Preterm birth: mechanisms, mediators, prediction, prevention, and interventions

1. The feto-fetal transfusion syndrome story, an historical perspective.  2. The epidemiology of twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  3. Pathophysiology.  4. Evidence on physiopathology.  5. Placental pathology and twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  6. Mathematical modeling of twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  7. Ultrasound assessment in twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  8. Amnioreduction therapy for twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  9. Laser treatment for twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  10. Umbilical cord occlusion in twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  11. Treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome: an evidence-based analysis. 12. The role of Doppler assessment in twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  13. Outcomes and complications of the surgical treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  14. Echocardiography in twin-twin transfusion.  15. Organization of nursing responsibilities.  16. Ethical challenges in the management of twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  17. Neurological outcomes after therapeutic interventions for twin-twin transfusion syndrome.  18. Anesthesia for surgical treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome.