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Original Research
The impact of chorionicity and type of conception on maternal-neonatal outcome in twin pregnancies
S. D’Arpe1,*, S. Franceschetti1, M.G. De Stefano1, R. D’Amelio1, A.M. Maragno1, M. Candelieri1, L. Muzii1, P. Benedetti Panici1
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Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology, Policlinico Umberto I, University “Sapienza”, Rome (Italy)
Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2016, 43(1), 88–92;
https://doi.org/10.12891/ceog2069.2016
Published: 10 February 2016
Abstract
Purpose of Investigation: To evaluate the maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies according to chorionicity (monochorionic (MC) versus dichorionic (DC) and type of conception [spontaneously conceived (SC) versus assisted reproduction technology (ART)]. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 196 twin pregnancies admitted to the Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology of the University of Rome Sapienza, from January 2008 to April 2013. Results: There were 55 MC and 141 DC twin pregnancies (82 SC and 59 ART). MC twin pregnancies had a higher incidence of preterm birth (p < 0.008), twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) (p < 0.021), and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) (p < 0.05). MC pregnancies had lower neonatal birth weight (p < 0.05), and lower Apgar score. ART DC pregnancies had a higher incidence of preterm delivery (p < 0.05). Conclusions: MC twin pregnancy is associated with higher risk of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. In the DC subgroup, ART is associated to a higher incidence of preterm delivery.
Keywords
Twin pregnancy
Assisted reproduction technology
Mode of conception
Chorionicity
Monochorionic
Dichorionic