Early cardiac evaluation of thoracically conjoined twins.

Abstract:

:Thoracopagus conjoined twins were delivered at 31 weeks gestation by cesarean section. Although there was a single heart, the possibility of salvaging one twin only was contemplated. Echocardiography revealed an A-V canal and suspected transposition of the great vessels. To determine the possibility of surgery, cardiac catheterization was performed to rule out other congenital cardiac malformations incompatible with life, and also to delineate the exact anatomy of the great vessels of the heart. Unfortunately, complex congenital abnormalities were found, thus excluding the possibility of surgery. Newly delivered conjoined twins should be regarded as potentially correctable and should be promptly investigated while they are yet in good clinical condition.

journal_name

Cardiology

journal_title

Cardiology

authors

Kaplan M,Glaser J,Eidelman AI

doi

10.1159/000173585

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1983-01-01 00:00:00

pages

152-5

issue

3

eissn

0008-6312

issn

1421-9751

journal_volume

70

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