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Perinatal outcome after multifetal reduction: A study of 12 cases

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Abstract

Objective

To study the perinatal outcome after fetal reduction in multiple gestations

Materials and Methods

This is a retrospective study of 12 patients who underwent fetal reduction for multiple gestations. The ultrasound-guided procedure was done transabdominally.

Results

Of the 12 patients who underwent fetal reduction, one had spontaneous abortion following the procedure while the other 11 delivered live babies.

Conclusion

Multiple gestations have an adverse neonatal outcome. By reducing the high-order pregnancies to twin gestations, the associated complications can be reduced. Ultrasound-guided fetal reduction is safe and effective method for reduction of multifetal gestations to twins or singleton, and improving the pregnancy outcome.

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  1. Bloom IVF Center, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Bandra, Mumbai, India

    Nandita Palshetkar, Hrishikesh Pai, Suchita Pisat, Jaya Gogate & Bharathi Bansal

  2. Aakansha Maternity and surgical Hospital, Andheri (W), Mumbai, India

    Sanket Pisat

  3. Bloom IVF Center, 2nd Floor, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Bandra (W), Mumbai, 400053, India

    Nandita Palshetkar

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Palshetkar, N., Pai, H., Pisat, S. et al. Perinatal outcome after multifetal reduction: A study of 12 cases. J Obstet Gynecol India 61, 286–290 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-011-0043-6

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