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Multimodality Imaging in the Assessment of Thoraco-Omphalopagus Conjoined Twin : Lessons to Learn
Joint Authors
Chelliah, Kanaga Kumari
Faizah, M. Z.
Bilkis, A. A.
Mazli, M.
Dayang, A. A.
Shareena, I.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Conjoined twins are rare and present a unique challenge to pediatric surgeons and radiologists.
An imaging strategy to accurately define anatomic fusion, vascular anomalies, and other associated abnormalities is important for surgical planning and prognostic information.
A conjoined female twin with a combined weight of 2.8 kg was born by emergency caeserean.
Hence, a computed tomography scan of the thorax and entire abdomen at 1.25 mm slice thickness was performed to delineate the internal structures of the twins.
CT-angiography defined specific vascular supply which determined the distribution of shared structures between the twins.
An echocardiogram showed four heart chambers with atrioventricular septal defect.
To further evaluate the heart chambers, the twin was planned for gated cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Unfortunately, they succumbed 6 hours apart due to complication of septicemia.
Magnetic resonance imaging and CT scan provide excellent anatomic detail, demonstrating organ position, shared viscera, and limited vascular anatomy, whilst angiography defined specific vascular supply, useful in determining the distribution of shared structures between the twins in planning for surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chelliah, Kanaga Kumari& Faizah, M. Z.& Dayang, A. A.& Bilkis, A. A.& Shareena, I.& Mazli, M.. 2012. Multimodality Imaging in the Assessment of Thoraco-Omphalopagus Conjoined Twin : Lessons to Learn. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481096
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chelliah, Kanaga Kumari…[et al.]. Multimodality Imaging in the Assessment of Thoraco-Omphalopagus Conjoined Twin : Lessons to Learn. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chelliah, Kanaga Kumari& Faizah, M. Z.& Dayang, A. A.& Bilkis, A. A.& Shareena, I.& Mazli, M.. Multimodality Imaging in the Assessment of Thoraco-Omphalopagus Conjoined Twin : Lessons to Learn. Case Reports in Radiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481096
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481096