Prenatal screening and diagnosis in multiple pregnancies

Gent, Joanna, Navaratnam, Kate and Sharp, Andrew (2021) Prenatal screening and diagnosis in multiple pregnancies. Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine, 31 (10). pp. 288-290.

Text Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis in Multiple Pregnancies - Revised version.docx - Author Accepted Manuscript Download (37kB)

Abstract

Multiple pregnancies account for 1.5% of pregnancies in the UK and both aneuploidies and structural anomalies occur more frequently in twins, compared to singletons. Comprehensive, individualised counselling is key in these challenging situations, requiring clinicians to communicate their knowledge of prenatal screening effectively. Prenatal screening and diagnosis is not straightforward in multiple pregnancies with variable performance of screening tests, choices to be made on diagnostic techniques and sampling, limited robust data on procedure-related risks and potentially complex decision-making in light of results. In this article we will address these issues and provide an up-to-date evidence summary derived from national guidance and published literature.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	3215 Reproductive Medicine, 32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, 4.1 Discovery and preclinical testing of markers and technologies, Reproductive health and childbirth
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	25 May 2023 14:33
Last Modified:	18 Jul 2024 17:50
DOI:	10.1016/j.ogrm.2021.08.002
Related URLs:	Publisher
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3136277