Early prediction of complications of monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy

Jin-yu YOU, Li-zhu SONG, Yan-min LUO

Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics ›› 2025, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (2) : 167-172.

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Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics ›› 2025, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (2) : 167-172. DOI: 10.19538/j.fk2025020108

Early prediction of complications of monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy

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Monochorionic diamniotic(MCDA)twin pregnancy is considered as high-risk pregnancy,which can progress during gestation to specific MCDA complications such as selective fetal growth restriction,and it has high incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Here,we summarize the existing predictive indicators for specific complications associated with MCDA twin pregnancies,and investigate the direction for future development.

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twin pregnancy / monochorionic twin / biomarkers / ultrasound / prediction

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Jin-yu YOU , Li-zhu SONG , Yan-min LUO. Early prediction of complications of monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy[J]. Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2025, 41(2): 167-172 https://doi.org/10.19538/j.fk2025020108

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