A randomized trial of planned cesarean or vaginal delivery for twin pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Twin birth is associated with a higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes than singleton birth. It is unclear whether planned cesarean section results in a lower risk of adverse outcomes than planned vaginal delivery in twin pregnancy.

Methods

We randomly assigned women between 32 weeks 0 days and 38 weeks 6 days of gestation with twin pregnancy and with the first twin in the cephalic presentation to planned cesarean section or planned vaginal delivery with cesarean only if indicated. Elective delivery was planned between 37 weeks 5 days and 38 weeks 6 days of gestation. The primary outcome was a composite of fetal or neonatal death or serious neonatal morbidity, with the fetus or infant as the unit of analysis for the statistical comparison.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Barrett JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3954096 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature