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[Intrauterine death of one twin during the II trimester of a multiple pregnancy].

Witold Malinowski, P Szymczykiewicz, Teresa Pajszczyk-Kieszkiewicz

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Intrauterine fetal death of one twin in second trimester is a rare obstetric complication. The choice of management of the mother and viable twin is very complex and difficult. This study is a prospective review of 11 twin gestations involving the intrauterine death of one fetus in second trimester. The obstetrical history, placental pathology, autopsy findings, and neonatal history of the surviving infant are reviewed.

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Intrauterine fetal death of one twin in second trimester is a rare obstetric complication. The choice of management of the mother and viable twin is very complex and difficult. This study is a prospective review of 11 twin gestations involving the intrauterine death of one fetus in second trimester. The obstetrical history, placental pathology, autopsy findings, and neonatal history of the surviving infant are reviewed.

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Intrauterine fetal death of one twin in second trimester is a rare obstetric complication. The choice of management of the mother and viable twin is very complex and difficult. This study is a prospective review of 11 twin gestations involving the intrauterine death of one fetus in second trimester. The obstetrical history, placental pathology, autopsy findings, and neonatal history of the surviving infant are reviewed.

Key concepts: Medicine, Obstetrics, Intrauterine death, Fetal death, Pregnancy, Twin Pregnancy, Gestation, Autopsy

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