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Which of the following is not a treatment for stuck twin syndrome?

a. amniocentesis
b. selective feticide
c. CVS
d. laser occlusion of anastomosing placental twin

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The treatment not used for stuck twin syndrome, also known as Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), is CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling). It is a diagnostic test, not a treatment, contrary to the other options listed that are actual treatments for TTTS.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which treatment option is not used for stuck twin syndrome. Stuck twin syndrome, also known as Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), is a condition that can occur in pregnancies when identical twins share a placenta, and there is an imbalance in the blood flow between them. The available treatment options are:

  • Amniocentesis - this involves withdrawing excess amniotic fluid to reduce the volume and potentially improve the blood flow dynamics between the twins.
  • Selective feticide - this is a procedure where one twin is selectively reduced to improve the survival chances of the other twin.
  • Laser occlusion of anastomosing placental vessels - a surgical intervention that separates the blood vessels on the shared placenta that are causing the imbalance.

The option that is not a treatment for stuck twin syndrome is C. CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling). CVS is a prenatal test that involves taking a sample of chorionic villi from the placenta for testing and is not a treatment for TTTS.

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