Conjoined twins: an obstetrician's guide to prenatal care and delivery management.
Patricia S GrecoD'Angela PittsWilliam J WeadockMaria Ladino-TorresNaomi T LaventhalGeorge MychaliskaMarjorie C TreadwellAlissa CarverPublished in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2021)
After diagnosis, patients should be referred to a center experienced in the management of conjoined twins. Specialists in fields including maternal fetal medicine, pediatric surgery, neonatology, and radiology play a vital role in the management of these patients. Early referral allows for timely family counseling and decision-making. Prenatal evaluation beyond the first trimester should include a detailed ultrasound, fetal echocardiogram, and fetal MRI. 3D printed life-sized models can improve delivery planning and patient understanding.
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