Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3975534 | Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2011 | 8 Pages |
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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Authors
Chih-Ping Chen, Chin-Yuan Hsu, Jun-Wei Su, Hsiao-En Cindy Chen, Alan Hwa-Ruey Hsieh, Alex Hwa-Jiun Hsieh, Wayseen Wang,