MONOCHORIONIC MULTIPLE PREGNANCY
Abstract
The article describes the concept of monochorionic multiple pregnancies, the relevance and epidemiology of the topic, as well as complications in pregnancy and delivery in monochorionic twins.
About the Author
N. A. Makatsariya
First Moscow State Medical Sechenov University of the Ministry of Health Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Makatsariya N.A. MONOCHORIONIC MULTIPLE PREGNANCY. Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction. 2014;8(2):126-130. (In Russ.)
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