title: Physiomorphology of twin transfusion syndrome. A study of 86 twin gestations.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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