title: Polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios in twin gestations.
abstract: Seven twin pregnancies with concurrent polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios resulted in a perinatal mortality rate of 71%. The occurrence of this complication before 26 weeks' gestational age resulted in deaths of all fetuses, despite a variety of attempted therapies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Chescheir
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Seeds
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000378:metabolism*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000209:etiology; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014427:Twins; D014463:Ultrasonography