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Thoraco-Omphalopagus Conjoined Twins: A Rare Presentation in the Dominican Republic.

Authors :
Remolina P
Salcedo YE
Malik WA
Rodriguez K
Sanchez R
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Apr 16; Vol. 16 (4), pp. e58369. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 16 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

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.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2024, Remolina et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
16
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38756295
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.58369