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Guidelines for scanning twins and triplets with US and MRI

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Multiple-fetus gestations have an increased risk of discordant anomalies, aneuploidy and growth restriction compared to singleton pregnancies. In addition, twins sharing the same placenta are at risk for developing specific conditions that are potentially amenable to surgical management. In those scenarios, patients might need to be evaluated not only with US but with fetal MRI as well. This paper outlines basic guidelines to consider when imaging complicated multiple-fetus gestations during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.

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Calvo-Garcia, M.A. Guidelines for scanning twins and triplets with US and MRI. Pediatr Radiol 46, 155–166 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-015-3455-0

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