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Breech and Transverse Twins

Picture of breech and transverse twins in utero

Breech and transverse twins require a cesarean delivery to avoid complications.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Last Revised July 8, 2011

Last Revised: July 8, 2011

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine

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