The vanishing twin: a review

被引:175
作者
Landy, HJ [1 ]
Keith, LG [1 ]
机构
[1] Georgetown Univ, Med Ctr, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Washington, DC 20007 USA
关键词
first trimester; multiple gestation; pregnancy; resorption;
D O I
10.1093/humupd/4.2.177
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
This article reviews the scientific literature discussing the vanishing twin phenomenon. Information pertaining to frequency, aetiology, and potential complications, as well as the impact of sonographic technology on our growing understanding of the events in early multiple pregnancy is provided.
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页码:177 / 183
页数:7
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