Sonographic examination of twins. From first trimester to delivery of second fetus.
Sonographic examination is essential in the diagnosis and management of twin gestation. It assists in determining the zygosity, assessing fetal anomalies, and is integral to amniocentesis if it is necessary, determining the growth and ruling out discordance, and in intrapartum management. The management of uncommon complications with twins also requires ultrasonic survey. Considering that the incidence of multiple gestation is increasing, it would be prudent to become familiar with the use and benefit of ultrasound with twins.
Hendrix
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.
Chauhan
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000196:embryology* / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014427:Twins; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods