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Phenotypically Discordant Anomalies in Conjoined Twins: Quirks of Nature Governed by Molecular Pathways?

open access: yesDiagnostics, 2023
A multitude of additional anomalies can be observed in virtually all types of symmetrical conjoined twins. These concomitant defects can be divided into different dysmorphological patterns.
Lucas L. Boer   +3 more
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Thoracopagus Conjoined Twins [PDF]

open access: yesCirculation, 2008
The incidence of conjoined twins is estimated at 1 in 50 000 births.1 Thoracopagus is the most common form of conjoined twins,2 with fusion from …
R Thomas, Collins   +3 more
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Dicephalus parapagus conjoined twins discordant for anencephaly: a case report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
INTRODUCTION: Cases of conjoined twins occur so rarely that it is important to learn as much as possible from each case. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of 9-hour-old, female, Nigerian dicephalus parapagus conjoined twins discordant for anencephaly ...
Ayi E Archibong   +4 more
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Antenatal diagnosis of thoracopagus and thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twins: case series

open access: yesThe Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2023
Background Conjoined twin pregnancy is a rare variety, which occurs due to incomplete separation of the embryonic plate after 13 days. Each type of this entity is linked to distinct levels of organ sharing, structural abnormalities, complications, and ...
Bheru Dan Charan   +2 more
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Minimally jointed symmetrical pygopagus twins – Successful surgical separation

open access: yesJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2022
Conjoined pygopagus accounts for about 17% of all conjoined twins and commonly share the gluteal region, terminal spine, lower gastrointestinal, urological, and reproductive tracts. This makes their separation a very challenging task.
Simmi K Ratan   +3 more
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Three-dimensional ultrasonographic features of diamniotic conjoined twins with body stalk anomaly

open access: yesBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020
Background Since conjoined twins were thought to be monoamniotic in the past, diamniotic conjoined twins would be improbable theoretically. Body stalk anomaly is a severe defect of the body wall, which is rare among twins.
Guishuang Xiang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Conjoined twins – role of imaging and recent advances

open access: yesJournal of Ultrasonography, 2017
Introduction: Conjoined twins are identical twins with fused bodies, joined in utero. They are rare complications of monochorionic twinning. The purpose of this study is to describe the various types of conjoined twins, the role of imaging and recent ...
Rishi Philip Mathew   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Feasibility of Conjoined Twins in Marriage (with a Comparative view of Islamic Jurisprudence) [PDF]

open access: yesفقه و حقوق خانواده
God created humans in the best form and legislated the laws of Sharia for them. In rare cases, humans are also born as conjoined twins, which can only be separated through surgery.
Reza Daryaee, farshid khosravi
doaj   +1 more source

A case report describing the successful separation of ischiopagus tetrapus conjoined twins in Vietnam

open access: yesRadiology Case Reports, 2021
Ischiopagus conjoined twinning is a rare congenital defect. The surgical separation of conjoined twins is difficult because of the complex anatomy and physiology.
Truong Quang Dinh, MD, PhD   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anaesthetic management of separation of omphalopagus conjoined twins: A case report [PDF]

open access: yesScripta Medica, 2023
Conjoined twins are a rare congenital anomaly. The extent of organ sharing and cross circulation between twins determine the possibility and prognosis of a separation procedure.
Sharma Ankita   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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