Successful delayed delivery of the second twin by evacuating the cord prolapsed first fetus and emergent cerclage: a report of 2 cases

• Main Authors: Mia Park (Author), Ye Won Jung (Author), Jiwon Park (Author), Soo Youn Song (Author), Geon Woo Lee (Author), Heon Jong Yoo (Author), Young Bok Ko (Author), Mina Lee (Author), Byung Hun Kang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In twin pregnancies, the cord prolapse of either fetus during the pre-viable period leads to fetal death but can also cause an intrauterine infection, leading to death or prematu-re birth of the remaining fetus. However, there are no validated protocols to prolong the gestational...