Predictive value of prenatal ultrasound parameters for dichorionic growth discordant twins.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Twin growth discordance was demonstrated to be a risk factor for adverse perinatal outcomes, and prenatal ultrasonographic methods were utilized to predict twin growth discordance to improve outcomes. The results currently reported are not consistent due to the poor unified parameters and gestational durations.

Methods

A total of 71 dichorionic twins with growth discordance and 346 dichorionic twins with normal growth were respectively included in the retrospective cohort study. The weight discordance of more than 25% was defined as a "growth discordant twin". The clinical baseline information, maternal outcomes, twin birth weights and fetal growth parameters (which were measured by ultrasound) were compared between the two groups from early gestation to late gest

SUBMITTER: Yuan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7388498 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature