Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2005 Apr;48(4):1017-1022.

One case of monoamniotic twin pregnancy without cord entanglement and both fetus survival

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilsin Christian Hospital, Pusan, Korea. morning1010@daum.net

Abstract

Monoamniotic twin pregnancies are relatively rare, occuring in 1 percentage. But perinatal mortality is 50-60 percentage. The high mortality rate has been attributed to preterm delivery, cord entanglement, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, intrauterine growth retardation and congenital anomalies. However, the desirable management plan of the monoamniotic twin pregnancies is still not established and there are controversies regarding the proper antepartum care of monoamniotic twins and the optimal timing and mode of delivery. We have experienced one case of monoamniotic twin without cord entanglement and both fetuses survival by cesarean section at 36+3 weeks, is reported with a brief review of the literatures.

Keyword

Monoamniotic twin; Cord entanglement

MeSH Terms

Cesarean Section
Female
Fetal Growth Retardation
Fetofetal Transfusion
Fetus*
Humans
Mortality
Perinatal Mortality
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Twin*
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