Degree and Rate of Growth Discordance in Dichorionic Twins Conceived by In Vitro Fertilization
Joint Authors
Egic, Amira S.
Mojovic, Donka V.
Milovanovic, Zagorka M.
Jurisic, Aleksandar B.
Srbinovic, Ljubomir P.
Krsmanovic, Suzana P.
Karadzov-Orlic, Natasa T.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Our objective was to estimate degree and rate of discordant growth and its impact on perinatal outcome in dichorionic twin pregnancies conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF) compared to those conceived spontaneously.
Study Design.
Growth discordance was defined as 90th percentiles for the study population.
Adverse perinatal outcome was defined as 5-minute Apgar score < 7 and/or admission to neonatal intensive care unit.
Results.
In the total study population of dichorionic twins (176 conceived by IVF and 215 spontaneously), 30% discordant growth represented the 90th percentile.
After adjusting for gestational age, discordant twins conceived by IVF or spontaneously were at higher risk for adverse perinatal outcome (hazard ratio 4.4; 95% CI 2.4–8.3, P < 0.0001 ; hazard ratio 2.5; 95% CI 1.5–4.4, P = 0.001 , resp.).
Similar rates of 5-minute Apgar score < 7 , admission to neonatal intensive care unit, and delivery < 34 weeks were found between discordant twins conceived by IVF and those conceived spontaneously.
Conclusion.
Dichorionic twins conceived by IVF are at similar risk for the rate and degree of discordant growth and adverse perinatal outcome compared to dichorionic twins conceived spontaneously.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Egic, Amira S.& Mojovic, Donka V.& Milovanovic, Zagorka M.& Jurisic, Aleksandar B.& Srbinovic, Ljubomir P.& Krsmanovic, Suzana P.…[et al.]. 2014. Degree and Rate of Growth Discordance in Dichorionic Twins Conceived by In Vitro Fertilization. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046906
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Egic, Amira S.…[et al.]. Degree and Rate of Growth Discordance in Dichorionic Twins Conceived by In Vitro Fertilization. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046906
American Medical Association (AMA)
Egic, Amira S.& Mojovic, Donka V.& Milovanovic, Zagorka M.& Jurisic, Aleksandar B.& Srbinovic, Ljubomir P.& Krsmanovic, Suzana P.…[et al.]. Degree and Rate of Growth Discordance in Dichorionic Twins Conceived by In Vitro Fertilization. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046906
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1046906