Structural Changes in Conjoined Birth: A Case Study of Rare Complication of Multiple Pregnancy

Authors

  • C.I. Kamanu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria. Author
  • B. Ogbonna Mount Zion Hospital Limited, Aba, Nigeria. Author
  • O. Iheanyichukwu Body Check Ultrasound Clinic, Okigwe Road, Aba, Nigeria. Author

Keywords:

Conjoined Birth, Case Study, complication of Multiple Pregnancy

Abstract

We present a case of a 25 year old multiparons woman in her fifthe pregnancy. She had three previous spontaneous deliveries with one spontaneous miscarriage. Abdominal ultrasound revealed she had conjoined twins at an estimated gestational age of 37.1 weeks. She was delivered through caesarian section of a set of conjoined twins, joined in entire length of thorax and abdomen (thoraco-omphalagus). They died within 10 minutes of birth. Structural changes, obstetrical and gynaecological precautions associated with the case is discussed.

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Published

2008-12-31

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Structural Changes in Conjoined Birth: A Case Study of Rare Complication of Multiple Pregnancy. (2008). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 7(2), 19-21. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/284