Chen CP, Hsu CY, Su JW, Cindy Chen HE, Hwa-Ruey Hsieh A, Hwa-Jiun Hsieh A, Wang W. Conjoined twins detected in the first trimester: a review.
Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2012;
50:424-31. [PMID:
22212312 DOI:
10.1016/j.tjog.2011.10.005]
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Abstract
Conjoined twinning occurs in 1 in 100 sets of monozygotic twins, 1 in 50,000 gestations or 1 in 250,000 live births. With the advent of ultrasound technology, prenatal diagnosis of conjoined twins is possible. This article provides a comprehensive review of conjoined twins detected in the first trimester including fetal gender, maternal age, parity, types of fusion, related ultrasound abnormalities, perinatal outcome and association with assisted reproduction.
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