Exclusion of monoamniotic twinning by contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
Monoamniotic twinning, through relatively rare, imposes a constant threat of adverse outcome upon twin pregnancy, at least until the third trimester. This report describes the use of contrast-enhanced computed tomography as one way to define or rule out the condition and proposes an optimal technique and timing for its utilization.
Perkins
R P
RP
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska.
Terry
J D
JD
D000293:Adolescent; D000650:Amnion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media; D003973:Diatrizoate; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic
D003287:Contrast Media; D003973:Diatrizoate; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine