Neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies with the first twin in breech presentation according to the mode of delivery: A cohort study from Dakar Senegal

The objectives of this study were to compare perinatal outcomes in twin pregnancies where the first twin was in the breech presentation. To do so, we performed a 10-year retrospective cohort study in a single university center. All patients with a twin pregnancy with the first twin in breech present...

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Published in:African journal of reproductive health 2022-05, Vol.26 (5), p.50-56
Main Authors: Gueye, Mamour, Diallo, Moussa, Ndiaye, Mame Diarra, Mbodji, Aissatou, Wade, Mouhamadou, Sene, Mouhamet, Dia, Aliou Djiby, Sow, Pahté, Gueye, Aminata Tall, Mbaye, Magatte
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Apgar score
Breech
Breech presentation
cesarean
Cesarean section
Childbirth & labor
Cohort analysis
Decision making
delivery
Gestational age
Health aspects
Hypotheses
Infant mortality
Infants
Infants (Newborn)
Newborn babies
Obstetrics
outcome
Patient outcomes
Pregnancy
Pregnant women
Senegal
Twin
Twins
Vagina
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Summary:The objectives of this study were to compare perinatal outcomes in twin pregnancies where the first twin was in the breech presentation. To do so, we performed a 10-year retrospective cohort study in a single university center. All patients with a twin pregnancy with the first twin in breech presentation, a gestational age greater than or equal to 34 weeks’ gestation, and a birth weight>=1500 g were included. The main outcome measures were 5-minute Apgar score
ISSN:1118-4841
1118-4841
DOI:10.29063/ajrh2022/v26i5.5