Triplet pregnancies at the University Hospital of the West Indies (1968-1987)
West Indian med. j
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37(2): 84-6, June 1988. tab
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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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Asunto principal:
Embarazo Múltiple
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Recién Nacido
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Embarazo
País/Región como asunto:
Caribe
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
1988
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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