| The likelihood of adverse outcomes in triplet pregnancies estimated by pregravid maternal characteristics. | |
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PMID: 15066467 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To estimate the likelihood of adverse outcomes in triplet pregnancies by a score comprising pregravid maternal characteristics. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study. SETTING: Triplets database collected by Matria Healthcare, Inc. PATIENT(S): A scoring system was constructed, assigning 1 point for the presence of a risk factor (nulliparity, stature <165 cm, and age <35 years) and 0 for the absence of a risk factor. Data related to 2,887 triplet sets were analyzed. INTERVENTION(S): None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Total triplet birth weight <4,500 and delivery at 27-32 weeks. RESULT(S): We identified 18% of triplets' mothers (score 3) in whom the likelihood for adverse results is 50%-90% higher and the likelihood for optimal results is 40% to 70% lower than background rates. CONCLUSION(S): A pregravid maternal profile could estimate the likelihood of adverse outcomes and be used for consulting patients at risk of having or carrying a triplet pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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Isaac Blickstein; Debbie J Rhea; Louis G Keith |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Fertility and sterility Volume: 81 ISSN: 0015-0282 ISO Abbreviation: Fertil. Steril. Publication Date: 2004 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-04-06 Completed Date: 2004-05-24 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372772 Medline TA: Fertil Steril Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1079-82 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel. blick@netvision.net.il |
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Birth Weight Body Height Cross-Sectional Studies Female Gestational Age Humans Infant, Low Birth Weight* Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature* Likelihood Functions* Maternal Age Parity Pregnancy Pregnancy, Multiple* Risk Factors Triplets* |
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