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An approach to multifetal pregnancy reduction in a pregnancy of grand order (12 fetuses)
Author(s) -
Monteagudo A.,
TimorTritsch I. E.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1994.04040339.x
Subject(s) - medicine , obstetrics , pregnancy , fetus , reduction (mathematics) , gestation , gynecology , genetics , geometry , mathematics , biology
Our objective was to determine the best method to approach a multifetal pregnancy reduction of a patient with a multiple pregnancy of grand order (12 fetuses). Transvaginal ultrasound‐guided reduction was performed in three stages. Successful outcome was achieved. The patient delivered twins at 37 weeks' gestation. The published and unpublished literature is reviewed and discussed in the light of this case. Our conclusion is that a multifetal pregnancy reduction of grand order can be performed in stages to achieve the desired number of fetuses.