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The results showed that the combination of notching and the highest PI above the 95th centile of the uterine arteries gives the best screening characteristics for preeclampsia in twin pregnancies. We calculated sensitivities for preeclampsia for notching, highest PI, and the combination of notching and the highest PI of 50%, 45% and 91%, with specificities of 96%, 96% and 93%, respectively. The present findings demonstrate that notching, increased highest PI, and the combination of notching and the highest PI of the uterine arteries is associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia in twin pregnancies. 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