Emeka Philip Igbodike, Omotade Adebimpe Ijarotimi, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, George Uchenna Eleje, Chigbo Chisom God'swill, Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala, Nwaoma Leslie Nwaogu, Kayode Olusegun Ajenifuja, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Olabisi Morebisi Loto, Uche Onwudiegwu, Ahizechukwu Chigoziem Eke
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to analyze the prevalence, trends, and outcomes of twin pregnancies in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, over two distinct periods. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research, based on a 14-year retrospective cohort study, scrutinized twin births occurring in two-time frames: recent years (2012-2018; Period II) and the recent past (2005-2011; Period I) at a University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The inclusion criteria were limited to twin births, excluding singleton and higher-order gestations...
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