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Fetal blood loss from cut end of co-twin cord

Perda de sangue fetal pela extremidade cortada do cordão do outro gêmeo

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Definition

Sometimes the blood content of monozygotic twins differs considerably, which can occur when anastomoses exist. One twin loses blood through shunts, while the other gains a large quantity of blood. Therefore, following the delivery of one twin, the other may bleed through these anastomoses if the umbilical cord of the delivered twin is not immediately clamped.

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Fetal blood loss from cut end of co-twin cordfetal haemorrhage from cut end of co-twin's cord