Incidence, morbidity and mortality, and diagnosis of twin gestations.
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.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago.
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D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods; D014427:Twins