Long-Term Outcomes of Small for Gestational Age Twins Born at 34 Weeks or Later
Conclusion Twins with SGA <10% born at ≥34 weeks have similar long-term neurodevelopmental and health outcomes compared with twins with normal birthweights. Birthweight less than 5th percentile is associated with an increased risk of major morbidity, specifically cardiac disease, but the absolute risk is low. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Herlihy, Nola Odom, Elizabeth Cohen, Natalie Stroustrup, Annemarie Rebarber, Andrei Fox, Nathan S. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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