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Birth traumas in twins

Frane Mikulandra


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Abstract

The author analyzed the frequency of birth traumas in twins, born in the period 1981 —1984. Out of 106 liveborn twins, 10 (9.43%) suffered a birth trauma. The first-born twin was injured in 7.55 % and the second born in 11.32 % of the cases (P > 0.05). Low birth weight and early gestational age result in a high rate of birth traumas. Since twin births seem to be highly risky, they require special supervision. Cesarean section should be applied more often in labours at early gestational age and in newborns with low birth weight.

Keywords

birth injuries; twins

Hrčak ID:

196913

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/196913

Publication date:

1.12.1989.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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