Title |
Intrauterine growth pattern and birthweight discordance in twin pregnancies: a retrospective study
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Published in |
Italian Journal of Pediatrics, May 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/1824-7288-40-43 |
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Authors |
Giuseppe Puccio, Mario Giuffré, Maria Piccione, Ettore Piro, Valentina Malerba, Giovanni Corsello |
Abstract |
Twins, compared to singletons, have an increased risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity, due mainly to a higher prevalence of preterm birth and low birthweight. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is also common and can affect one or both fetuses. In some cases, however, one twin is much smaller than the other (growth discordance). Usually, high birthweight discordance is associated with increased perinatal morbidity. The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological features of a population of twins at birth, with particular reference to the interpretation and clinical effects of birthweight discordance. |
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