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Spontaneous fetal reduction in triplets and prolongation of twin pregnancy for 111 days as an outpatient: a case report

Authors: Davis Rubagumya, Munawar Kaguta, Ernie Mdachi, Muzdalfat Abeid, Hussein Kidanto

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

Multiple gestation has been on the rise because of advancement in assisted reproductive technology. Triplet pregnancy is associated with fetal loss and preterm birth as its major complications. Spontaneous triplet pregnancy is rare. In the case of fetal loss, delayed interval delivery has been used to achieve delivery of the retained fetuses. There is no common approach to delayed interval delivery.

Case

A 31-year-old East African lady with spontaneous triplet pregnancy presented to our institution at gestation age of 19 weeks with features of threatened miscarriage. One fetus was miscarried, and delayed interval delivery was done as an outpatient. At gestation age of 35 weeks, she delivered healthy twins by cesarean section.

Conclusion

Delayed interval delivery improves neonatal outcomes of high-order pregnancy after fetal loss even in a resource-limited setting.

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Title: Spontaneous fetal reduction in triplets and prolongation of twin pregnancy for 111 days as an outpatient: a case report
Authors: Davis Rubagumya
Munawar Kaguta
Ernie Mdachi
Muzdalfat Abeid
Hussein Kidanto
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02952-w

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