Successful dilation and evacuation for second trimester conjoined twin: a case report and review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conjoined twins are a rare clinical event occurring in about 1 per 250,000 live births. Though the prognosis of conjoined twins is generally low, there is limited evidence as to the optimal method of pregnancy termination, particularly in cases of advanced gestational age. We report a successful dilation and evacuation (D&E) done for conjoined twins at 22 weeks of gestation.

Case presentation

A 20-year-old primigravid woman was diagnosed with a conjoined, thoraco-omphalopagus twin pregnancy after undergoing a detailed two-dimensional (2D) fetal ultrasound anatomic scanning. Assessment and counseling were done by a multidisciplinary team. The team discussed the prognosis and options of management with the patient. The patient opted for termination of pregnancy. Dif

SUBMITTER: Abubeker FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8140421 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature