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The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 5/2014

01-10-2014 | Original Article

Delayed Interval Delivery of the Second Twin: Obstetric Management, Neonatal Outcomes, and 2-Year Follow-Up

Authors: Pablo Padilla-Iserte , José María Vila-Vives, Blanca Ferri, Rosa Gómez-Portero, Vicente Diago, Alfredo Perales-Marín

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Issue 5/2014

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Abstract

Objectives

To evaluate the obstetric management and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies with delayed delivery of the second twin, including follow-up.

Methods

This study is a review of four cases of delayed delivery of the second twin in our hospital from 2009 to 2012. The obstetric management of the cases from the expulsion of the first twin to the delivery of the second twin is analyzed. The neonatal outcomes including follow-up for 2 years were reviewed.

Results

The first twins were delivered between 15 and 25 weeks (average 21 weeks) and the second twins were delivered between 25 and 31 weeks (average 27 weeks). One first twin (25 %) survived, while three (75 %) second twins survived. Two out of the three second twins delivered after 28 weeks were in satisfactory condition.

Conclusions

The delayed delivery of the second twins which occurred in the third trimester is associated with favorable outcome, however, the risks should not be ignored.
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Metadata
Title
Delayed Interval Delivery of the Second Twin: Obstetric Management, Neonatal Outcomes, and 2-Year Follow-Up
Authors
Pablo Padilla-Iserte
José María Vila-Vives
Blanca Ferri
Rosa Gómez-Portero
Vicente Diago
Alfredo Perales-Marín
Publication date
01-10-2014
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue 5/2014
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-014-0544-1

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