Delivery of monochorionic twins in the absence of complications: analysis of neonatal outcomes and costs - 28/02/12
, Paul Nathan Hopkins, MD, MSPH b, Hsin-Yi Weng, MPH c, Erick Henry, MPH d, Jamie Oi-Ting Lo, MD a, Michael Walter Varner, MD a, d, Michael Sean Esplin, MD a, d
Reprints: Amy Elizabeth Sullivan, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine, 50 N. Medical Dr., Room 2B200, Salt Lake City, UT 84132Résumé |
Objective |
We sought to estimate the optimal time to deliver uncomplicated monochorionic-diamnionic (MCDA) twins.
Study Design |
Data were retrospectively obtained from twin pregnancies from 2000 through 2009. The gestational week–specific prospective perinatal mortality risk was calculated. A cohort of MCDA twins with nonindicated deliveries was analyzed separately. Neonatal outcomes and costs were compared between MCDA twins with nonindicated deliveries born at specific weeks of gestation, and those born the subsequent week.
Results |
There were 5894 dichorionic-diamnionic twins and 1704 MCDA twins. After 28 weeks, the gestational week–specific prospective risk of perinatal mortality did not differ between groups. There were 948 MCDA twins with nonindicated deliveries. Until 37 weeks, the risk of severe neonatal morbidity, perinatal mortality, and hospital costs were greater for fetuses delivered compared to fetuses born in a subsequent week.
Conclusion |
To optimize neonatal outcome and decrease hospital costs, MCDA twins should not be delivered <37 weeks unless medically indicated.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : delivery, monochorionic twins, prospective risk
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| The authors report no conflict of interest. |
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| Cite this article as: Sullivan AE, Hopkins PN, Weng H-Y, et al. Delivery of monochorionic twins in the absence of complications: analysis of neonatal outcomes and costs. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2012;206:257.e1-7. |
Vol 206 - N° 3
P. 257.e1-257.e7 - mars 2012 Retour au numéro
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