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  • Perinatology
  • Obstetrics

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  • Vanishing twin syndrome (VTS) is the spontaneous loss of one twin during the first trimester of pregnancy.
  • It occurs in 15-35% of twin pregnancies, but its etiology remains largely unknown.
  • Identified risk factors include in vitro fertilization (IVF) embryo transfer numbers, initial multiple gestational sacs, and advanced maternal age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of VTS on obstetric and perinatal outcomes.
  • To explore the relationship between VTS and placental abnormalities.
  • To provide a foundation for understanding the consequences of VTS on surviving pregnancies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on VTS.
  • Analysis of reported obstetric and perinatal outcomes in VTS pregnancies.
  • Examination of placental vascular and anatomic abnormalities in VTS cases.

Main Results:

  • The effect of VTS on pregnancy outcomes is debated, with some studies noting increased risks for preterm birth and small-for-gestational-age neonates, while others find no significant differences.
  • Pregnancies complicated by VTS show a higher prevalence of placental abnormalities, including smaller placentas.
  • These findings suggest a potential mechanism by which VTS influences the surviving pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • VTS is a common occurrence in twin pregnancies with unclear causes.
  • While its impact on perinatal outcomes is controversial, VTS is associated with placental abnormalities.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the effects of VTS on the surviving twin and maternal health.