title: Fetal biophysical profile in twin gestations.
abstract: The fetal biophysical profile (nonstress test, fetal breathing movements, fetal movements, fetal tone, amniotic fluid volume, placental grading) was assessed in 49 consecutive referred high-risk patients with twin gestations. The relationship between the last fetal biophysical profile score before delivery was compared with the pregnancy outcome--as reflected by the presence of fetal distress and perinatal death. These data suggest that the fetal biophysical profile is a useful tool for observing fetal status in patients with twin gestations, and could be reliably used as a means of follow-up of nonreactive nonstress testing in these patients.
mesh_terms: D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D005324:Fetal Movement; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010920:Placenta / Q000502:physiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012119:Respiration; D014427:Twins; D014463:Ultrasonography