Am J Perinatol 2010; 27(8): 595-598
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1249360
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A Systematic Approach to First-trimester Ultrasound Assessment of Twins

Corinne Hubinont1 , Joaquin Santolaya-Forgas2
  • 1Department of Obstetrics, Saint Luc University Hospital, University de Louvain, B- 1200 Brussels, Belgium
  • 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Brigham and Women Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Publication Date:
02 March 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The incidence of twin pregnancies has increased for the last 20 years mainly as a result of assisted reproduction technologies and pregnancies occurring in older women. Both maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity are increased in twin pregnancies when compared with singletons. A systematic and detailed first-trimester ultrasound can be a useful tool for detecting chorionicity, growth discordance, and congenital malformations. Prediction of complications at an early stage can help with directing future management and counseling of patients.

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Corinne HubinontM.D. Ph.D. 

Department of Obstetrics, Saint Luc University Hospital

University de Louvain, B- 1200 Brussels, Belgium

Email: corinne.hubinont@uclouvain.be