2018
DOI: 10.31729/jnma.3526
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Conjoined Twins

Abstract: Reported here is a case of conjoined twins presented to ante-natal outpatient department of Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital on 21st August 2015 on a 20 year “Primigravida at 27 weeks and 6 days of gestation not in labor” referred from a polyclinic following ultrasonography diagnosis for better management. After confirming the diagnosis and counseling the patients regarding mode of delivery and possible outcomes, elective caesarean section was performed and delivered male conjoined twins of Parapagus d… Show more

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“…Given the early stage of pregnancy in the present case, the observation of the fetal structures was limited, and the fetal bladder, cloacal cavity, and number of umbilical blood vessels could not be clearly observed. If necessary, magnetic resonance or computed tomographic examination can be performed[ 17 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Given the early stage of pregnancy in the present case, the observation of the fetal structures was limited, and the fetal bladder, cloacal cavity, and number of umbilical blood vessels could not be clearly observed. If necessary, magnetic resonance or computed tomographic examination can be performed[ 17 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…They are classified according to the point of fusion: ventral-rostral, caudal, lateral and dorsal. Among conjoined twins, Thoracophagus is the most common type (3,4). Traditional healthcare strategies may require modification to meet the unique care needs of conjoined twins.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%