Is there a relationship between fetal sex and placental pathological characteristics in twin gestations?

Abstract Background Placenta plays a central role in mediating growth and development of fetuses. Sex-specific placentas may complicate this role. Methods The study aimed at investigating the association between fetal sex and placental pathological findings in twin gestations using generalized estim...

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Main Authors: Shayesteh Jahanfar, Kenneth Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-1896-9