Peculiarities of multiple pregnancy: complications
Leszczyńska-Gorzelak, B.; Oleszczuk, J.J.; Machin, G.A.; Sawulicka-Oleszczuk, H.; Kiczyńska, A.; Keith, L.G.
Ginekologia Polska 71(11): 1344-1351
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-0011 PMID: 11216140 Document Number: 514032
Multiple pregnancies are considered high risk. This qualification is associated with the multitude of conditions which are known to complicated these pregnancies. Early diagnosis of these complications is the fundamental element of clinical managements. In numerous cases therapeutic protocols are widely known and in many others intensive monitoring and appropriate management may save the fetus from early and late complications. This paper will discuss the most common prenatal and perinatal complications associated with multiple pregnancies as well as the most widely accepted therapeutic protocols.