Early prognostic factors of outcomes in monochorionic twin pregnancy: systematic review and meta-analysis

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fiona L MackieMark D Kilby

Abstract

Monochorionic twin pregnancies are high-risk, however at present, no screening test is available to predict which monochorionic twin pregnancy will develop complications. We sought to assess ability of first-trimester pregnancy-related factors (ultrasound measurements, maternal characteristics, biomarkers) to predict complications in monochorionic twin pregnancies. Data sources were MEDLINE, Embase, ISI Web of Science, CINAHL, the Cochrane Central Registration of Controlled Trials and Research Registers, and Google Scholar, from inception to May 12, 2017. Gray literature and bibliographies of articles were checked. Studies that reported ultrasound measurements, maternal characteristics, or potential biomarkers, measured in the first trimester in monochorionic-diamniotic twin pregnancies, where the potential prognostic ability between the variable and twin-twin transfusion syndrome, growth restriction, or intrauterine fetal death could be assessed, were included. Quality assessment was evaluated using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology checklist by 2 reviewers independently. For meta-analysis, odds ratios using a random effects model, or standardized mean difference were calculated. If a mod...Continue Reading

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