Physiomorphology of twin transfusion syndrome. A study of 86 twin gestations.
The placentas of 86 pairs of twins were examined and correlated with the clinical characteristics of the neonate. The incidence of twin pregnancy in this group was 1 : 108 deliveries. Fetal prematurity and associated complications in twin pregnancy were the cause of increased perinatal and neonatal mortality.
D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion; D001344:Autopsy; D002823:Chorion; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D005330:Fetofetal Transfusion / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007564:Japan; D009024:Morphogenesis; D010920:Placenta / Q000098:blood supply; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D014427:Twins