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Erschienen in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 4/2009

01.04.2009 | Original Article

Twenty-six triplet pregnancies: a retrospective analysis

verfasst von: Bernhard Kraemer, Sven Becker, Karl Oliver Kagan, Markus Hahn, Taufiek K. Rajab, Diethelm Wallwiener, Elizabeth Kraemer, Harald Abele

Erschienen in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Ausgabe 4/2009

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Abstract

Methods

Twenty-six triplet pregnancies were delivered over 6 years.

Results

Over 80% of pregnancies resulted after infertility treatment (21/26). Mean maternal age was 32. On average, the infants were delivered after 32 + 0 weeks; in 4 cases delivery was at <28 weeks. In 1 case, the leading triplet was delivered spontaneously, the remaining babies by Caesarean. Main indications for Caesarean were: premature membrane rupture, premature contractions, maternal hospitalisation for foetal lung maturation/tocolysis/antibiotics. Mean birth weights were (triplet I–III): 1,730, 1,630 and 1,550 g. Hydrops fetalis and renal agenesis resulted in IUFD of the leading triplet in two cases. All newborns were cared for by neonatology.

Conclusions

Triplet pregnancies are challenging for all specialities involved. They should be managed from an early stage in cooperation with an experienced centre, allowing outpatient care for as long as possible if there are no complications. This also has a cost-reducing impact.
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Metadaten
Titel
Twenty-six triplet pregnancies: a retrospective analysis
verfasst von
Bernhard Kraemer
Sven Becker
Karl Oliver Kagan
Markus Hahn
Taufiek K. Rajab
Diethelm Wallwiener
Elizabeth Kraemer
Harald Abele
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Ausgabe 4/2009
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-009-0929-z

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