Multifetal pregnancy reduction in pregnancies with a monochorionic component

Fertil Steril. 2005 Feb;83(2):474-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.09.017.

Abstract

We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and effect of first-trimester multifetal pregnancy reduction on procedure-related complications and obstetrical outcome in multiple pregnancies with a monochorionic component. Although procedure-related complications were relatively common, the obstetrical outcome was favorable in most cases when the monochorionic twin component was reduced.

MeSH terms

  • Chorion / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Pregnancy Reduction, Multifetal*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Triplets
  • Twins*
  • Ultrasonography