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Conjoined twins detected in the first trimester: A review

Authors :
Chih-Ping Chen
Chin-Yuan Hsu
Jun-Wei Su
Hsiao-En Cindy Chen
Alan Hwa-Ruey Hsieh
Alex Hwa-Jiun Hsieh
Wayseen Wang
Source :
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vol 50, Iss 4, Pp 424-431 (2011)
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2011.

Abstract

Conjoined twinning occurs in 1 in 100 sets of monozygotic twins, 1 in 50,000 gestations or 1 in 250,000 live births. With the advent of ultrasound technology, prenatal diagnosis of conjoined twins is possible. This article provides a comprehensive review of conjoined twins detected in the first trimester including fetal gender, maternal age, parity, types of fusion, related ultrasound abnormalities, perinatal outcome and association with assisted reproduction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10284559
Volume :
50
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.627db4f0a48bb92237d5f44e4dea5
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2011.10.005