Thoraco-Omphalopagus Conjoined Twins: A Rare Presentation in the Dominican Republic.
Cureus
; 16(4): e58369, 2024 Apr.
Article
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| ID: mdl-38756295
ABSTRACT
The case involves a 23-year-old Dominican woman's admission to Hospital Docente Nuestra Señora De la Altagracia for an elective cesarean section at 38 weeks gestation with conjoined twins. Despite effective treatment for syphilis in the third trimester, her medical history complicated the situation. The twins, thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined, share vital organs and exhibit congenital anomalies, posing unique diagnostic and management challenges. This case contributes to the scarce literature on conjoined twins, especially in the Dominican Republic. It highlights the complexities of diagnosis, prognosis, and management strategies for such rare cases. This emphasizes the importance of ongoing research and medical intervention in addressing these challenges.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe ingles
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Dominica
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Republica dominicana
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cureus
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos