SONOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF TWINS - FROM FIRST-TRIMESTER TO DELIVERY OF 2ND FETUS

Sonographic examination is essential in the diagnosis and management o f twin gestation. it assists in determining the zygosity, assessing fe tal anomalies, and is integral to amniocentesis if it is necessary, de termining the growth and ruling out discordance, and in intrapartum ma nagement. The management of uncommon complications with twins also req uires ultrasonic survey. Considering that the incidence of multiple ge station is increasing, it would be prudent to become familiar with the use and benefit of ultrasound with twins.