Original Article

Problems in Delivery of the Second Twin

Authors: WILLIAM F. HUBBARD JR. M.D., LUIS LEIB M.D., HERMAN I. KANTOR M.D.

Abstract

Mortality in the second twin to be delivered is accepted as being greater than in the first. In an analysis of the influencing factors, the authors stress the importance of delivery of the second twin within fifteen minutes after the first.

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