Dichorionic triamniotic triplet pregnancy
Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 11 Mar 2022
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Weerakkody Y, Fares G, Dichorionic triamniotic triplet pregnancy. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-67909
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Article created:
30 Apr 2019,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Last revised:
11 Mar 2022,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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- Dichorionic triamniotic (DCTA) triplet pregnancy
- Dichorionic triamniotic (DCTA) triplet gestation
- DCTA triplet pregnancy
- DCTA triplet gestation
A dichorionic triamniotic (DCTA) triplet pregnancy is a type a multifetal pregnancy where two of the triplets are monochorionic. This type of pregnancy can carry a unique set of complications.
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