Abstract
Objective: To study perinatal outcome in monochorionic diamniotic twins ≥32 weeks of gestation.
Design: Retrospective study
Setting: Government medical college Thrissur
Population: All monochorionic twin pregnancies ≥32 weeks of gestation delivered between 2007 January to 2017 December.
Methods: Medical records of all monochorionic twins in the time period were reviewed.
Main outcome measures: perinatal morbidity and mortality in babies.
Conclusion: In monochorionic twin pregnancies the incidence of adverse outcome ,NICU admission ,NEC,IVH,RDS,IUD,NND are at a higher level irrespective of mode of delivery.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Seena.K B
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government Medical College, Thrissur
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i1.98
