Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound in Determination of Chorionicity of Twin Pregnancies at PMCH Nawabshah

Abstract

Introduction: Placental chorionicity is significant to determine the risk of twin pregnancy. Monochorionic are likely to develop complications compared to dichorionic. There is an important role of ultrasound in detecting chorionicity as it is authentic and aid in preventing patient from developing future problems of pregnancy as these can be managed early and properly. Objective: - To see the accuracy of ultrasound findings of Chorioniocity in twin pregnancies. Material and methods:-The study was done in Department of Gyn/Obs Unit 2 at PMCH Nawabshah. It is a cross sectional study done from February 2017 to July 2018. All the patients of study were admitted from OPD and Emergency center. Only pregnant ladies were included in this study who fulfilled the criterion of our study. Results:- Out of 100 patients, 30 were found to have twin pregnancy Age difference was also noted ranged from 20 to 50 years, among patients. Ultrasound findings were noted in all patients with multiple pregnancies. Only 20 (66.6%) patients had Lambda sign means dichorionic and 10 (33.3%) had T-sign. Conclusion: In short, it is concluded that diagnostic accuracy of ultra-sonographic findings in twin pregnancies are accurate and authentic in diagnosing the chorionicity of twin pregnancies.