Spontaneous fetal reduction in triplets and prolongation of twin pregnancy for 111 days as an outpatient: a case report

Davis Rubagumya; Munawar Kaguta; Ernie Mdachi; Muzdalfat Abeid; Hussein Kidanto

doi:10.1186/s13256-021-02952-w

Spontaneous fetal reduction in triplets and prolongation of twin pregnancy for 111 days as an outpatient: a case report

Davis Rubagumya, Munawar Kaguta, Ernie Mdachi, Muzdalfat Abeid, Hussein Kidanto

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Background: Multiple gestation has been on the rise because of advancement in assisted reproductive technology. Triplet pregnancy is associated with fetal loss and preterm birth as its major complications. Spontaneous triplet pregnancy is rare. In the case of fetal loss, delayed interval delivery has been used to achieve delivery of the retained fetuses. There is no common approach to delayed interval delivery. Case: A 31-year-old East African lady with spontaneous triplet pregnancy presented to our institution at gestation age of 19 weeks with features of threatened miscarriage. One fetus was miscarried, and delayed interval delivery was done as an outpatient. At gestation age of 35 weeks, she delivered healthy twins by cesarean section. Conclusion: Delayed interval delivery improves neonatal outcomes of high-order pregnancy after fetal loss even in a resource-limited setting.

Original language	English
Article number	321
Journal	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02952-w
Publication status	Published - Dec 2021
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Case report
Delayed interval delivery
Multiple gestation
Spontaneous fetal reduction
Triplets

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