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Ovarian torsion during pregnancy
Ovarian tumors might complicate pregnancy in any one of the pregnancy periods, and any management used should not have a negative impact on the wellbeing of either the mother or the fetus. In this iss...
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Ben-Shian Huang,
Peng-Hui Wang
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409-410
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Laparoscopic hysterectomies for large uteri
Abstract: Laparoscopic hysterectomies increase recently due to several advantages of minimally invasive surgery. Controversy exists for laparoscopic hysterectomies for large uteri weighing >500g be...
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Kai-Yun Wu,
Srithean Lertvikool,
Kuan-Gen Huang,
Hsuan Su,
Chih-Feng Yen,
Chyi-Long Lee
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411-414
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Management of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease: Focus on memantine
Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, and one of the principal causes leading to death around the world. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that still rem...
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Evangelyn Dominguez,
Ting-Yu Chin,
Chih-Ping Chen,
Tzong-Yuan Wu
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415-423
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Conjoined twins detected in the first trimester: A review
Abstract: Conjoined twinning occurs in 1 in 100 sets of monozygotic twins, 1 in 50,000 gestations or 1 in 250,000 live births. With the advent of ultrasound technology, prenatal diagnosis of conjoined...
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Chih-Ping Chen,
Chin-Yuan Hsu,
Jun-Wei Su,
Hsiao-En Cindy Chen,
Alan Hwa-Ruey Hsieh,
Alex Hwa-Jiun Hsieh,
Wayseen Wang
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424-431
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Low-dose GnRH antagonist protocol is as effective as the long GnRH agonist protocol in unselected patients undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
Abstract: Objective: The present retrospective and controlled comparative study was designed to evaluate the pregnancy rate achieved using a modified, fixed, multiple-dose 0.125mg gonadotropin-releasi...
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Shang-Yu Huang,
Hong-Yuan Huang,
Hsing-Tse Yu,
Hsin-Shin Wang,
Chun-Kai Chen,
Chyi-Long Lee,
Yung-Kuei Soong
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432-435
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Single-port access laparoscopic surgery using a novel laparoscopic port (Octo-Port)
Abstract: Objective: We present our initial experience with single-port access (SPA) surgery using a novel laparoscopic port (Octo-Port). Materials, Methods, and Results: In a prospective study, SPA s...
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Taejong Song,
Tae-Joong Kim,
Hyo Jeong Kang,
Chel Hun Choi,
Jeong-Won Lee,
Duk-Soo Bae,
Byoung-Gie Kim
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436-440
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Patient -controlled epidural ropivacaine as a post-Cesarean analgesia: A comparison with epidural morphine
Abstract: Objective: Conventional, intermittent, epidural morphine is widely applied as a post-Cesarean delivery analgesia. We compared the analgesic efficacy, motor weakness, and side effects of admi...
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Li-Kuei Chen,
Pei-Lin Lin,
Chen-Jung Lin,
Chi-Hsiang Huang,
Wan-Chi Liu,
Shou-Zen Fan,
Mao-Hsien Wang
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441-446
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Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals a fetal origin for mesenchymal stem cells and novel fetal surface antigens for noninvasive prenatal diagnosis
Abstract: Objective: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are an attractive source for providing the cells necessary for regenerating damaged tissues. Fetal MSCs (fMSCs) are known to proliferate fast and hav...
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Shun-Long Weng,
Shing-Jyh Chang,
Yi-Chieh Cheng,
Hua-Yong Wang,
Tao-Yeuan Wang,
Margaret Dah-Tsyr Chang,
Hsei-Wei Wang
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447-457
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Surgical intervention for maternal ovarian torsion in pregnancy
Abstract: Objective: Maternal ovarian torsion in pregnancy is a rare complication. This study was conducted to review the clinical manifestations, and to compare the outcome between laparoscopy and la...
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Shuenn-Dhy Chang,
Chih-Feng Yen,
Liang-Ming Lo,
Chyi-Long Lee,
Ching-Chung Liang
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458-462
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An analysis of risk factors for postoperative pelvic cellulitis after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
Abstract: Objective: To assess risk factors for postoperative pelvic cellulitis in women undergoing laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). Materials and Methods: A total of 195 patients wh...
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Wei-Chun Chang,
Ching-Hung Hsieh,
Cheng-Chieh Lin,
Wu-Chou Lin,
Yao-Ching Hung,
Wei-Chien Wu
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463-467
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Preimplantation and prenatal genetic diagnosis of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency with an amplification refractory mutation system-quantitative polymerase chain reaction
Abstract: Objectives: To develop a diagnostic platform for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and prenatal genetic diagnosis (PND) to prevent births of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficie...
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Shou-Jen Kuo,
Gwo-Chin Ma,
Shun-Ping Chang,
Hsin-Hung Wu,
Chih-Ping Chen,
Tung-Ming Chang,
Wen-Hsiang Lin,
Sheng-Hai Wu,
Mei-Hui Lee,
Wuh-Liang Hwu,
Ming Chen
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468-473
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Non-classical estrogen receptors action on human dermal fibroblasts
Abstract: Objective: To study the possible non-genomic effect of selective estrogen receptor modulators on human dermal fibroblasts (HDF). Materials and Methods: WS1 cells were used to test the effect...
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Kuan-Hao Tsui,
Peng-Hui Wang,
Chia-Kai Chen,
Yi-Jen Chen,
Shih-Hwa Chiou,
Yen-Jen Sung,
Hsin-Yang Li
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474-478
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Double aneuploidy with Edwards–Klinefelter syndromes (48,XXY,+18) of maternal origin: Prenatal diagnosis and molecular cytogenetic characterization in a fetus with arthrogryposis of the left wrist and aplasia of the left thumb
Abstract: Objective: To present the prenatal diagnosis and molecular investigation of the parental origin and mechanism of nondisjunction underlying an 48,XXY,+18 karyotype in a fetus with congenital ...
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Chih-Ping Chen,
Schu-Rern Chern,
Chen-Yu Chen,
Pei-Chen Wu,
Li-Feng Chen,
Chen-Wen Pan,
Wayseen Wang
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479-484
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Mosaic deletion-duplication syndrome of chromosome 3: Prenatal molecular cytogenetic diagnosis using cultured and uncultured amniocytes and association with fetoplacental discrepancy
Abstract: Objective: To present prenatal molecular cytogenetic diagnosis of mosaicism for terminal 3p deletion and distal 3q duplication using cultured and uncultured amniocytes, and the association w...
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Chih-Ping Chen,
Yi-Ning Su,
Chin-Yuan Hsu,
Schu-Rern Chern,
Chen-Chi Lee,
Yu-Ting Chen,
Wen-Lin Chen,
Wayseen Wang
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485-491
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A de novo duplication of chromosome 21q22.11 →qter associated with Down syndrome: Prenatal diagnosis, molecular cytogenetic characterization and fetal ultrasound findings
Abstract: Objectives: To present prenatal diagnosis and molecular cytogenetic characterization of de novo partial partial trisomy 21q (21q22.11→qter) associated with clinodactyly and hypoplastic midph...
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Chih-Ping Chen,
Hsu-Kuang Huang,
Pei-Ying Ling,
Yi-Ning Su,
Ming Chen,
Fuu-Jen Tsai,
Pei-Chen Wu,
Schu-Rern Chern,
Yu-Ting Chen,
Chen-Chi Lee,
Wayseen Wang
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492-498
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Universal insertion/deletion-enrich PCR
Abstract: Objective: Insertions and deletions (indels) are sometimes critical genetic events and can lead to various diseases. Identifying indel types by DNA sequencing is difficult and labor intensiv...
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Chi-Kuan Chen,
Jr-Kai Huang
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499-502
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Vulvar yolk sac tumor mixed with embryonal carcinoma in a peri-pubertal girl: A case report
Abstract: Objective: Vulvar cancer is rare in Eastern females, especially in pre- and peripubertal girls. The prognosis of vulvar cancer is poor and treatment is variable. Case Report: A 14-year-old g...
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Cherry Yin-Yi Chang,
Kang-Hsi Wu,
Tze-Yi Lin,
Wei-Chun Chang,
Wu-Chou Lin,
Yao-Ching Hung,
Lian-Shung Yeh
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503-505
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Wolf-Hirschhorn (4p-) syndrome: Prenatal diagnosis, molecular cytogenetic characterization and association with a 1.2-Mb microduplication at 8p22-p21.3 and a 1.1-Mb microduplication at 10p15.3 in a fetus with an apparently pure 4p deletion
Abstract: Objective: To present prenatal diagnosis and molecular cytogenetic characterization of Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS) associated with microduplications at 8p and 10p in a fetus with an appar...
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Chih-Ping Chen,
Yi-Ning Su,
Yi-Yung Chen,
Jun-Wei Su,
Schu-Rern Chern,
Yu-Ting Chen,
Wen-Lin Chen,
Li-Feng Chen,
Wayseen Wang
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506-511
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Presacral teratoma in a Curarrino syndrome woman with an unreported insertion in MNX1 gene
Abstract: Objective: Currarino syndrome (CS) comprises a presacral mass, anorectal malformation, and a sacral bony defect. It is rarely reported in the gynecological field. Case Report: We describe he...
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Yi-Hsin Lin,
Rui-Lan Huang,
Hung-Cheng Lai
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512-514
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Impact of anesthetic methods on neonatal outcome in women receiving temporary balloon occlusion of the common iliac artery during cesarean section for placenta accreta
Abstract: Objective: Placenta accreta is associated with significant maternal morbidity and is the leading indication for peripartum hysterectomy. In our institution, occlusion balloon catheters are c...
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Jheng-Yan Lan,
Mao-Hsien Wang,
Shou-Zen Fan,
Li-Kuei Chen
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515-517
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Uterine adenosarcoma with ovarian sex cord-like differentiation: A case report and review of the literature
Abstract: Objectives: To determine the prognosis of uterine adenosarcoma with ovarian sex cord like-differentiation after treatment and to review the literature. Case Report: A 47-year-old premenopaus...
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Volkan Ulker,
Ekrem Yavuz,
Ali Gedikbasi,
Ceyhun Numanoglu,
Sinem Sudolmus,
Ahmet Gulkilik
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518-521
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Rapidly growing ovarian endometrioid adenocarcinoma involving the vagina: A case report
Abstract: Objective: We present a rare case of a very rapidly growing stage IV ovarian endometrioid adenocarcinoma involving the uterine cervix and vagina without lymph node involvement. Case Report: ...
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Sunghun Na,
Jongyun Hwang,
Hyangah Lee,
Jiyeon Lee,
Dongheon Lee
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522-527
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Prenatal diagnosis of a de novo interstitial deletion of chromosome 20q12 in a fetus with complex congenital heart defects, corpus callosum agenesis and intrauterine growth restriction
A 22-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 patient was referred to the hospital at 26 gestational weeks, because of fetal anomaly. The parents were non-consanguineous and healthy. The mother denied any exposure...
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Yi-Hui Lin,
Chih-Ping Chen,
Tze-Chien Chen,
Chun-Sen Hsu,
Szu-Yuan Chou,
Shu-Chin Chien
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528-530
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Complete bilateral ureteral obstruction following retrograde catheterization and radical hysterectomy
An 89kg, 39-year-old, previously healthy, obese woman was admitted to our ward owing to squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage II...
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Mun-Kun Hong,
Tang-Yuan Chu,
Pao-Chu Chen
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531-533
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Mesentery band-like adhesion which caused entrapment of duodenum at 32 gestational weeks
A wide variety of diseases, including disorders of the gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems, can present with abdominal pain during pregnancy. Clinical diagnosis of intra-abdominal...
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I-Der Lin,
Hsing-I Wang,
Peng-Hui Wang,
Chen-Yu Huang,
Chia-Chien Chen,
Huei-Ling Shiu,
Mei-Mei Chiang,
Huei-Jie Lin,
Chih-Yao Chen,
Ming-Jie Yang,
Kuan-Chong Chao
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534-536
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Urinary ascites with elevated blood creatinine following cesarean section indicating bladder injury
Bladder injury at the time of cesarean section (CS) is an infrequent occurrence . During the past five decades, there has been a steady increase in the incidence of CS worldwide. As a result, the comp...
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Po-Chun Ko,
Tsia-Shu Lo,
Kiran Ashok
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537-539
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Laparoscopic diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis mimicking ovarian malignancy
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern worldwide. Roughly 8 million–10 million people contract TB annually, and at least 2 million die from this disease each year . In Taiwan, TB kills ove...
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Dah-Ching Ding,
Tang-Yuan Chu
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540-542
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Squamous cell carcinoma arising from an ovarian teratoma related to human papillomavirus infection: Using a PCR-based reverse-blot assay
Ovarian teratoma is generally a benign disease but secondary malignant transformation within the tumor may take place in postmenopausal women in rare cases. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) accounts for ...
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Li-Chun Liu,
Rui-Lan Huang,
Yu-Chun Lin,
Hung-Cheng Lai,
Her-Young Su,
Fang-Wei Chang,
Mu-Hsien Yu
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543-545
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Synchronous primary ovarian granulosa cell tumor and endometrial cancer
Synchronous primary tumors of the genital tract are rare . The rate of synchronous gynecological malignancies is 0.7–1.8% in patients with gynecological tumors . Primary tumors of the ovary and endome...
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Ying-Cheng Lin,
Tang-Yuan Chu,
Dah-Ching Ding
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546-548
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Prenatal diagnosis of mosaic trisomy 9
A 42-year-old, gravida 5, para 2, woman underwent amniocentesis at 18 weeks of gestation because of advanced maternal age. She had experienced two spontaneous abortions and had two healthy daughters. ...
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Chih-Ping Chen,
Fang-Yu Hung,
Yi-Ning Su,
Schu-Rern Chern,
Jun-Wei Su,
Chen-Chi Lee,
Yu-Ting Chen,
Wen-Lin Chen,
Wayseen Wang
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549-553
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Prenatal diagnosis of a de novo 17p13.1 microduplication in a fetus with ventriculomegaly and lissencephaly
A 27-year-old, gravida 3, para 1, woman was referred to the hospital at 31 weeks of gestation because of abnormalities of the fetal brain. Her husband was 30 years old. The woman and her husband were ...
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Chih-Ping Chen,
Yi-Ning Su,
Chin-Yuan Hsu,
Yu-Peng Liu,
Schu-Rern Chern,
Li-Feng Chen,
Wayseen Wang
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554-557
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First-trimester two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasound demonstration of craniofacial defects, abdominal wall defects and upper limb deficiency associated with limb–body wall complex
A 35-year-old, primigravid woman was referred to the hospital at 13 weeks of gestation to evaluate fetal structural abnormalities. The father was aged 32 years. The mother reported no illness or recen...
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Chih-Ping Chen,
Yi-Yung Chen,
Jun-Wei Su,
Wayseen Wang
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558-560
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Magnetic resonance imaging demonstration of sirenomelia in one fetus of a dizygotic twin pregnancy conceived by intracytoplasmic sperm injection, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
A 32-year-old, primigravid woman presented with a twin pregnancy at 21 weeks of gestation for evaluation of oligohydramnios in one co-twin. The woman and her husband were healthy and non-consanguineou...
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Chih-Ping Chen,
Chin-Yuan Hsu,
Maw-Shuan Lee,
Yu-Peng Liu,
Fuu-Jen Tsai,
Pei-Chen Wu,
Schu-Rern Chern,
Wayseen Wang
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561-563
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