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Birth weight discordance in spontaneous versus induced twins: impact on perinatal outcome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15202736     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: To compare the rate of birth weight discordance and perinatal outcome of twin pregnancies after assisted reproduction with that of spontaneous twins. METHOD: A total of 12,920 deliveries were analyzed retrospectively. Seventy-five twin pregnancies after ART were compared to the 94 spontaneous counterparts. Birth weight discordance was defined as a difference of 20% or more. RESULTS: Discordance rate was elevated (25.3% vs. 17.0%) among ART twins. SGA was increased and NICU admission was more frequent in discordant group. Unlike-sexed twins were more prevalent (73.7% vs. 37.5%) among discordants after ART. CONCLUSIONS: ART can increase discordance rate which can elevate perinatal risk.
Authors:
J Zádori; Z Kozinszky; H Orvos; M Katona; S G Kaáli; A Pál
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1058-0468     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Assist. Reprod. Genet.     Publication Date:  2004 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-06-18     Completed Date:  2005-10-07     Revised Date:  2008-03-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9206495     Medline TA:  J Assist Reprod Genet     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  85-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Center for Assisted Reproduction, Kaáli Institute, University of Szeged, Hungary. zjkaali@mail.tiszanet.hu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Birth Weight*
Congenital Abnormalities / epidemiology,  etiology
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Postmature
Pregnancy
Prevalence
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / adverse effects*
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Twins / physiology*

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