Triplet pregnancies at the University Hospital of the West Indies (1968-1987)
West Indian med. j
;
37(2): 84-6, June 1988. tab
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in English
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| ID: lil-77947
ABSTRACT
Thirteen triplet gestations delivered at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Mona, from 1968-1987 are reviewed. The incidence was 1 per 4,491 biths. The perinatal mortlity rat was 28.2%. Prematurity and congenital malformations were the main causes of death. Malpresentations were present in 64% of cases. Earlier diagnosis with close surveillance of the pregnancy and liberal use of delivery by Caesarean section should improve the outcome for the babies
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Pregnancy, Multiple
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
Caribbean
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
1988
Type:
Article
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