Outcome in single and twin pregnancies at 20th to 24th weeks gestational age – 10 years of experience in 1 perinatal center

Objective: The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the outcome at 20th till 24th gestation age of twin and singleton extremely low birth weight infants. Study design: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of live newborn born at 20th till 24th gestation age admitted to neonatal intensive care unit from 2000 to 2009. Outcome mortality and predictors of outcome were evaluated. Results were compared for twin and singleton infants. Results: The cohort of infants consisted of 59 singleton infants and 17 twins. Our results suggest an increased risk of death for twins when compared with singletons. A correlat…