Term delivery of the second twin after miscarriage of the first: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Term delivery of the second twin after miscarriage of the first twin is rare. There is always a risk of preterm delivery as well as infection leading to chorioamnionitis.


METHODS
The second twin was delivered at term after miscarriage of the first twin at 17 weeks'gestation. The pregnancy was carefully monitored for prevention and early detection of chorioamnionitis. Delivery was delayed to 30 weeks after the miscarriage of the first twin, with a good outcome.


CONCLUSIONS
Delayed delivery of the second twin with conservative management clearly is of benefit.
Karri
Kamakshi
K
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, City Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom. samyu17@hotmail.com
Thirumagal
Bhavanathan
B
Bhatti
Nighat R
NR
D000027:Abortion, Incomplete; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D047929:Term Birth / Q000502:physiology*; D014427:Twins / Q000502:physiology*