Conjoined Twin: Late Presentation and Challenges in Management

Authors

  • Manisha Chhetry Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NMCTH, Biratnagar
  • Sita Pokhrel Ghimire Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NMCTH, Biratnagar
  • Shanti Subedi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NMCTH, Biratnagar
  • Sabina Lamichhane Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NMCTH, Biratnagar
  • Mahanand Kumar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NMCTH, Biratnagar
  • Basudev Banerjee Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NMCTH, Biratnagar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v5i2.16320

Keywords:

Cesarean section, conjoined twins, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound

Abstract

Conjoined twin is a rare occurrence and its management presents with unique challenges. We report a case of a 23 year primigravida with a thoracophagus conjoined twin with complex cardiac fusion who presented to us at 34weeks of gestation. Condition was diagnosed by ultrasound; degree of fusion was assessed by computed tomography. Inspite of poor prognosis of the babies, patient was delivered by lower segment cesarean section to avoid maternal genital tract trauma.

Journal of Nobel Medical College Vol.5(2) 2016; 60-63

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Published

2016-12-26

How to Cite

Chhetry, M., Pokhrel Ghimire, S., Subedi, S., Lamichhane, S., Kumar, M., & Banerjee, B. (2016). Conjoined Twin: Late Presentation and Challenges in Management. Journal of Nobel Medical College, 5(2), 60–63. https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v5i2.16320

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Case Reports

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