[Intrauterine death and twin pregnancy]. 2009

M-V Senat
CHU Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, AP-HP, Service de gynécologie du Kremlin-Bicêtre, 78, avenue du Général-Leclerc, 94275 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre cedex, France. marie-victoire.senat@bct.aphp.fr

Single fetal death in a twin pregnancy occurs in 5% of all twin pregnancies. Following single-twin death the perinatal mortality and the morbidity for the surviving twin is increased mainly in monochorionic pregnancy. These may include co twin death and survival impairment in the surviving co-twin in about 12% and 18% of cases respectively in case of monochorionic pregnancy and 4% and 1% in case of dichorionic pregnancy. The odds of intrauterine death of the co-twin and neurological abnormality among survivors is six and four times higher in monochorionic compared with dichorionic pregnancies due to shared placental circulation. The risk of preterm delivery is about 50% occurring 3 or 4 weeks after the death. No specific exam should be done in case of intrauterine death in dichorionic pregnancy whereas ultrasound and MRI should be realised to detect specific cerebral anomalies within 3-4 weeks of the death of the co-twin. For all death in utero occurring in twin pregnancy, a psychological care must be offered.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D005260 Female Females
D005313 Fetal Death Death of the developing young in utero. BIRTH of a dead FETUS is STILLBIRTH. Fetal Mummification,Fetal Demise,Death, Fetal,Deaths, Fetal,Demise, Fetal,Fetal Deaths,Mummification, Fetal
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D017410 Practice Guidelines as Topic Works about directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery. Clinical Guidelines as Topic,Best Practices,Best Practice
D059285 Pregnancy, Twin The condition of carrying TWINS simultaneously. Pregnancies, Twin,Twin Pregnancies,Twin Pregnancy
D036861 Delivery, Obstetric Delivery of the FETUS and PLACENTA under the care of an obstetrician or a health worker. Obstetric deliveries may involve physical, psychological, medical, or surgical interventions. Obstetric Delivery,Deliveries, Obstetric,Obstetric Deliveries

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