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The aim of this study was to examine whether twins have a poorer outcome if an attempted vaginal delivery is changed to a cesarean section or combined delivery.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This retrospective data analysis included all women with dichorionic twin pregnancies attempting vaginal delivery over a 10-year period. Outcome parameters for the first and second twins relative to their mode of birth were compared. A correlation model between the interdelivery time interval and Apgar scores was calculated. Subgroup analyses assessing the birth mode of the first and second twins were conducted.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 248 women were enrolled in the study. The second twins had significantly lower values for outcome parameters, such as umbilical artery cord pH and Apgar scores in comparison with the first twins (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.01). The subgroup analysis of birth modes in first and second twins showed a significantly poorer outcome in the cesarean section and combined delivery group (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). The interdelivery time interval was significantly longer in the second twin cesarean section group (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.01). 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