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Review
. 1998 Mar-Apr;4(2):177-83.
doi: 10.1093/humupd/4.2.177.

The vanishing twin: a review

H J Landy  1 , L G Keith
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Review

The vanishing twin: a review

H J Landy et al. Hum Reprod Update. 1998 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

This article reviews the scientific literature discussing the vanishing twin phenomenon. Information pertaining to frequency, aetiology, and potential complications, as well as the impact of sonographic technology on our growing understanding of the events in early multiple pregnancy is provided.

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