The risk factors of procedure-related complications after amniocentesis in twin pregnancies: a retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an increasing demand for prenatal diagnostic testing in twin pregnancies, however, anecdotally there is a higher incidence of procedure-related complications after amniocentesis than that in singleton pregnancies. There is a paucity of data regarding risk factors of amniocentesis in twin pregnancies.

Methods

Women with twin pregnancies who underwent amniocentesis between January 2016 and December 2020 were enrolled in this retrospective study. Procedure-related complications including spontaneous miscarriage, intrauterine fetal death, spontaneous preterm delivery, preterm premature rupture of membranes, and placental abruption in one or both fetuses after amniocentesis were assessed. Meanwhile, potential risk factors related to amniocentesis including cho

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10428564 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature