INTRAPARTUM AMNIOINFUSION IN TWIN GESTATION - A PRELIMINARY-REPORT OF3 CASES

Authors
STRONG TH HOWARD MW WADE BK MIURA CS ELLIOTT JP
Citation
Th. Strong et al., INTRAPARTUM AMNIOINFUSION IN TWIN GESTATION - A PRELIMINARY-REPORT OF3 CASES, Journal of reproductive medicine, 38(5), 1993, pp. 397-399
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Obsetric & Gynecology
Journal title
Journal of reproductive medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
00247758
Volume
38
Issue
5
Year of publication
1993
Pages
397 - 399
Database
ISI
SICI code
0024-7758(1993)38:5<397:IAITG->2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Amnioinfusion is an intrapartum technique that is not usually attempte d in twin gestations. This report describes infusion of normal saline into the amniotic sacs of three twin gestations with oligohydramnios. All the twins were safely delivered vaginally. No untoward effects wer e noted. Ultrasound is advised following amnioinfusion to assess the i ncrease in the amniotic fluid volume.