Incidence, morbidity and mortality, and diagnosis of twin gestations

K D Wenstrom; S A Gall

Incidence, morbidity and mortality, and diagnosis of twin gestations

Clin Perinatol. 1988 Mar;15(1):1-11.

Authors

K D Wenstrom¹, S A Gall

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago.

PMID: 3286086

Abstract

Twin gestations have higher morbidity and mortality than singleton pregnancies. This is related to the teratogenic event of twinning itself, as well as to physiologic changes associated with twinning. Early diagnosis, careful monitoring, and knowledge of potential problems may help the alert obstetrician to improve outcome.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Fetal Diseases / epidemiology
Fetal Diseases / mortality
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases / epidemiology
Infant, Newborn, Diseases / mortality
Maternal Mortality
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology
Pregnancy, Multiple*
Prenatal Diagnosis / methods
Twins*