Conjoint Twin-Thoraco-Omphalophagus: A Case Report and Literature Review
Mamatha K1 , Kavyashree S2 , Anjali Antony3
1 Associate Professor 2 Senior Resident 3 Post Graduate Student, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka 570001, India.
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Conjoined twins is a rare entity experienced by any obstetrician. The management of the same requires early diagnostic work up antenatally
and involvement of parental decision making. A 27-year-old woman of term gestation presented with conjoined twins-thoraco-omphalophagus and was taken up for elective LSCS and delivered. This article reports presentation of conjoined twins and the literature is reviewed.
Keywords : Conjoined twins; thoracoomphalophagus.
Corresponding Author : Mamatha K, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cheluvamba Hospital, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka 570001, India