Neonatal outcomes and risk/benefit ratio of induced multiple pregnancies
During recent years we have seen and assisted at a significantly increased number of twin births. The main reason for this increase in the frequency of twin births is the increasing number of so called “induced pregnancies”, whether through hormonal stimulation or artificial insemination techniques....
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Tipo de documento: | Recurso Electrónico Artigo |
Idioma: | Inglês |
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2003
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Journal of medical ethics
Ano: 2003, Volume: 29, Número: 4, Páginas: 259 |
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Resumo: | During recent years we have seen and assisted at a significantly increased number of twin births. The main reason for this increase in the frequency of twin births is the increasing number of so called “induced pregnancies”, whether through hormonal stimulation or artificial insemination techniques.It is well known1 that twins have high mortality and morbidity rates during the perinatal and the following period. The characteristics of conception and pregnancy can determine the development of several pathologies, including prematurity and intrauterine growth retardation, … |
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ISSN: | 1473-4257 |
Obras secundárias: | Enthalten in: Journal of medical ethics
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1136/jme.29.4.259 |