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Twin gestation in a woman with a uterus didelphys. A case report.

Authors :
Ahmad FK
Sherman SJ
Hagglund KH
Source :
The Journal of reproductive medicine [J Reprod Med] 2000 Apr; Vol. 45 (4), pp. 357-9.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Background: Twin gestation in a uterus didelphys is a rare condition, and the preferred labor course for these patients is unclear.<br />Case: A woman with a uterus didelphys presented at 14 weeks' gestational age. Serial ultrasound examinations demonstrated normally growing, diamniotic, dichorionic twins situated one in each uterine horn. The prenatal course was marked by intrauterine growth retardation, elevated liver functions and significant proteinuria. At 31 weeks' gestation, labor was induced; however, due to chorioamnionitis and arrest of cervical dilatation, cesarean section was performed 23 hours after rupture of membranes, and two viable female infants (1,480 and 1,421 g) were delivered.<br />Conclusion: Twin gestation in a uterus didelphys is a rare condition, in which a trial of labor may be offered, with careful monitoring of both fetuses.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0024-7758
Volume :
45
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of reproductive medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10804497