Classification and clinical evaluation

Conjoined twins represent a great challenge for most pediatric specialities including pediatric surgeons, anesthesists, neonatologists, urologists, neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. This anomaly can be classified according to the type of twins’ fusion. Various organs can be fused making the separation difficult. Conjoined twins are usually diagnosed antenatally by ultrasound. Detailed fetal echocardiography is necessary to counsel the parents during pregnancy. Postnatally, the majority of the conjoined twins can be thoroughly investigated using various imaging techniques.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research