Abstract

PACHECO-ROMERO, José. Preclampsia in multiple pregnancy. Rev. peru. ginecol. obstet. [online]. 2015, vol.61, n.3, pp.269-280. ISSN 2304-5132.

An outline of what is known on the association of preeclampsia and multiple pregnancy is presented including a short review on the pathophysiology of preeclampsia, its occurrence according to the variety and number of fetuses, its importance of early detection byeither clinical associated factors, Doppler velocimetry and biochemical markers. Emphasis is done on the increase of multiple pregnancy in the last decades due to assisted reproduction tech­ niques that has resulted in preventive measures in fertility centers on the number of embryos transferred. Timely management of this complex obstetrical problem is suggested.

Keywords : Multiple pregnancy; twin pregnancy; preeclampsia.

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