Fetal outcome of labour with retained second twin in a tertiary health institution in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria

Background: After the delivery of the leading twin, the second twin is at risk of distress from decreased placental perfusion due to premature separation of the placenta, birth trauma from intrauterine manipulations and increase in operative intervention due to mal-presentations. Aim: To evaluate th...

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Main Authors: D C Nnadi, E l Nwobodo, L R Airede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2011;volume=14;issue=2;spage=48;epage=51;aulast=Nnadi;type=0