The vanishing twin: a review.
This article reviews the scientific literature discussing the vanishing twin phenomenon. Information pertaining to frequency, aetiology, and potential complications, as well as the impact of sonographic technology on our growing understanding of the events in early multiple pregnancy is provided.
Landy
H J
HJ
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Keith
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LG
D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D005327:Fetal Resorption / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011379:Prognosis; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal