Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Schlembach, D.
Fetal growth in multiple pregnancy
Gynakol Geburtshilfliche Rundsch. 2007; 47(2): 57-63.
Doi: 10.1159/000100333
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- A close surveillance of fetal growth in multiple pregnancies is mandatory for the prevention and/or reduction of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Multiples have the same genetically determined growth potential as singletons. However, this growth potential is restricted by the functional capacity of the placenta and uterus. Multiples show a specific growth pattern compared to singletons. Nevertheless, for clinical surveillance, the 10th percentile of singleton growth charts may be used, because significant differences, which may define normally grown multiples as small for gestational age or growth restricted, can only be detected at higher gestational ages, when most of the multiples may have already been delivered. At higher gestational ages, obstetricians should take into account the specific growth pattern for multiples. In multiples with growth discordance, it is necessary to consider or exclude the various causes, and if necessary the clinical follow-up has to be intensified.
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