Thoracopagus Conjoined Twins: A Rare Case Report

Title: Thoracopagus Conjoined Twins: A Rare Case Report

Authors: Dr Nidhi Meena, Dr Santosh Meena, Dr R.P. Rawat

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i4.60

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Objective: Conjoined twin is a rarely seen congenital anomaly together with severe mortality and morbidity. The more common types of conjoined twins include the thoracopagus type, where the fusion is anterior, at the chest, and involves the heart. We are reporting one case of conjoined twins.

Case Report: In a multigravida pregnant woman who has been admitted to our clinic in advanced labour and delivered conjoined twins after caeserian section.

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