Antenatal detection of conjoined twin.
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2008-02-16
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Conjoined twin is a sporadic event with prevalence of 1 in 50000 to 1000000 birth. Incomplete division of embryonic disc results in conjoined twin. Ultrasound plays a major role for early detection and proper obstetric management. A case of cephalothoracopagus conjoined twin was detected at 20 weeks pregnancy in a primigravida woman by antenatal ultrasound. The pregnancy was terminated after proper counseling, despite the need to save the baby, as multidisciplinary team to separate the twins was not available.
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Sharma UK, Dangol A, Chawla CD, Shrestha D. Antenatal detection of conjoined twin. Journal of the Nepal Medical Association. 2007 Jul-Sep; 46(167): 133-5