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Journal articles on the topic "Conjoined twins"

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A., Adamu, Omar M., Onankpa B. O., et al. "Triplet: Thoraco-omphalophagus Conjoint Twins and Malformed Fetus of Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria." Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 35, no. 17 (2023): 61–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i175110.

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Conjoined twinning is one of the most fascinating human malformations. The incidence of conjoined is 1:50,000 to 1:100,000 live births, with 40–60% being stillborn and about 35% of the live births not surviving beyond 24 hours. The exact incidence of conjoint twins in Nigeria is not known as there are instances of under-reporting, largely due to the relatively poor prognosis and stigmatisation associated with conjoined twinning. We are reporting a case of thoraco-omphalophagus conjoint twins and a malformed third fetus diagnosed by ultrasound in the first trimester of pregnancy. A set of female conjoined twins and a malformed triplet, delivered by 25-year old primigravida via emergency Caesarean Section on the 22nd May 2021 on account of PROM and fetal distress at 34/52 GA, that were admitted in our level one neonatal unit. The twins were joined at the thoraco-abdominal region. Echocardiography showed a moderate- sized Atrial Septal Defect in twin 1 and a large Ventricular Septal Defect in twin 2. MRI showed a thoraco-omphalophagus set of conjoined twins with fused xiphisternum, myocardium, pericardium, liver and small bowel.

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Muktadira, Meher Angez Rahman, Mir Naz Farzana, Mahzabeen Islam, and Netay Kumer Sharma. "Conjoined Twins Having Cranio-Thoraco-Omphalopagus along with Mild Polyhydramnios." Community Based Medical Journal 14, no. 1 (2025): 172–76. https://doi.org/10.3329/cbmj.v14i1.79359.

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Conjoined twins, sometimes known as Siamese twins, are a rare kind of congenital human malformation. Conjoined twins are an extremely rare and rarely encountered impediment to monozygotic twinning, occurring in 1 in 100,000 to 1 in 250,000 live births. Conjoined twins share the same genes and are of the same sex. Reports have indicated a 3:1 female predominance. A 17-year-old woman at 23 weeks of gestation was referred at her second trimester of pregnancy from a rural area. Ultrasonographic evaluation revealed the presence of a monochorionic, monoamniotic twin pregnancy. The twins conjoined with a single face, single thorax and abdomen with separate upper limb and lower limb. It was finally diagnosed as a case of cranio-thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twins of about 23±1 weeks with mild polyhydramnios. A conjoined twin is a well-known rare entity. It is very important to make a diagnosis by ultrasound in time to prevent future complications. Thoraco-omphalopagus type is known to present several cardiac anomalies. Thus, early diagnosis of conjoint twins, details of organ sharing by imaging modalities will help to predict prognosis, aid in patient counseling and further management. CBMJ 2025 January: Vol. 14 No. 01 P: 172-176

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Ma’adul Yaqien Makkarateng, Muljan, and Nurfajriani. "Conjoined Twin Marriages in the Perspective of Islamic Law." Jurnal Hukum Islam 21, no. 1 (2023): 139–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.28918/jhi_v21i1_06.

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Conjoined twins have rights that must be fulfilled like other humans, namely the right to marry. However, Islamic Law scholars still debate the validity of conjoined twin marriages. This research discusses the debate about the marriage of conjoined twins in Islamic law. The research method uses normative juridical with an Islamic legal approach. The results show that conjoined twins are generally divided into two groups, conjoined twins who can be separated by surgery and conjoined twins who cannot be separated by surgery. Based on the organs or body parts that are connected or united, conjoined twins are divided into several types, such as cephalopagus, thoracopagus, omphalopagus, ischiopagus, craniopagus, heteropagus, epigastric heteropagus, phygopagus, thoraco-omphalopagus, prosopo-thoracopagus, rachipagus, parapagus and dicephalic parapagus. Islamic law does not specifically explain the type of marriage of conjoined twins. However, the law of conjoined twin marriage can be determined by classifying whether each conjoined twin has the consciousness of one person or two people. Besides that, it can also be determined by organising it into one person from below the navel and two people united to form two bodies above. The legal determination of twins on different bases means that the validity of conjoined twin marriages is still debated in Islamic law.

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Dahiya, Shuchita, Pooja Sinha, Roopa Mallik, R. N. Hiremath, Sarika Gautam, and Shivangi. "Conjoint (Heteropagus) Twins: A Rare Entity (Case Series)." Journal of the Scientific Society 51, no. 2 (2024): 290–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jss.jss_230_23.

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Conjoined twins have fascinated humankind throughout the centuries because of the rarity of this type of birth; however, conjoined twins have always been a challenge for physicians. Here, in this case series, we discuss five such interesting conjoint (heteropagus) twins cases which are a rare entity. Conjoined twins are associated with a high perinatal mortality; therefore, making an early diagnosis with ultrasonographic examination of conjoined twins gives the parents a chance to elect pregnancy termination.

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Ostatníková, Michaela, Zuzana Chválna, Martin Gábor, and Jozef Záhumenský. "Thoracopagus conjoined twins." Česká gynekologie 88, no. 3 (2023): 186–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.48095/cccg2023186.

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Objective: We present a case report of conjoined twins. Case report: Secundigravida nullipara, 28-years old, admitted for profuse bleeding at 13 weeks of gestation. Ultrasound confirmed vital pregnancy of conjoined twins – thoracopagus. After prenatal diagnostic consultation the patient decided for termination of pregnancy. Molecular analysis confirmed a female fetus without any chromosomal anomalies. Conclusion: The occurrancce of conjoined twins is very rare. Early prenatal ultrasound diagnosis plays an important role. Presented case report describes conjoined twins with poor prognosis because of one shared malformed heart. Key words: monochorionic twins – conjoined twins – thoracopagus

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Segal, Nancy L. "Rare Conjoined Twins / Twin Research Reviews / Twins in the News." Twin Research and Human Genetics 14, no. 5 (2011): 490–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1375/twin.14.5.490.

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Conjoined twins are rare, but craniopagus conjoined twins are rarer still. A pair of four-year-old craniopagus female twins with an unusual brain structure may offer new clues as to how the brain functions. This overview is followed by reviews of recent twin research on mothers of twins, twin transfusion syndrome, twin delivery options and twin literary themes. Relevant topics appearing in the media include twin tennis champions, twins' parallel lives and deaths, a new book for families with twins and a performance about a twin musical legend.

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Khanam, Rosy, and Shabir Ahmed Choudhury. "A case of thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twins with intrauterine death." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 10, no. 11 (2021): 4319. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20214353.

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Conjoined twins or Siamese twins are identical twins that are joined in utero. The original Siamese twins were born in Siam (now Thailand) in 1811. They were males and lived for about 62 years. Incidence being 1 in 49,000 births to 1 in 1,89,000 births, this phenomenon is very rare. Approximate half are stillborn and one- third die within 24 hours of birth. Five types of conjoint twins are classically described, thoracopagus, omphalopagus, pygopagus, ischiopagus and craniopagus. With a reported incidence of 74-75% of all conjoint twins, Thoracopagus is the most common type. Omphalopagus with an incidence of 0.5% is the least common. Here we are reporting a case of thoraco-omphalopagus twin pregnancy with intra uterine death delivered by hysterotomy.

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Aditiawarman. "Early diagnosis and management of inseparable conjoint twins. A low-middle-income country experience." Majalah Obstetri & Ginekologi 32, no. 1 (2024): 68–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/mog.v32i12024.68-73.

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HIGHLIGHTS Conjoined twins have captivated mankind for centuries due to the rarity of this birth type; nonetheless, physicians have constantly encountered difficulties in dealing with conjoined twins. Early diagnosis of conjoined twins during prenatal examination is critical for ascertaining the prognosis of the fetus, guiding parental counseling over appropriate courses of action, and potentially enabling the termination of the pregnancy. First-trimester ultrasonography and MRI are complementary modalities in determining the diagnosis and prognosis of conjoined twins in early pregnancy. ABSTRACT Objectives: To discuss the crucial early diagnosis of conjoined twins to determine the type and prognosis. Case Report: A 27-year-old woman was referred to the type A referral hospital with suspicion of congenital abnormalities at 17 weeks of pregnancy. Ultrasound results showed intrauterine monochorionic monoamniotic twins with babies fused on their heads to the urogenital part. The MRI showed a craniopagus, suspected meningomyelocele, and severe bilateral hydronephrosis in the second baby. Due to non-separable cases and a bad prognosis for the fetus, the pregnancy was terminated using misoprostol induction and inserting a balloon catheter. The fetus is born weighing 400 g and 20 cm in length. Conjoined twins obtained the rostral type: a fused head with two faces, a fused thorax until the lower abdomen with one umbilicus, and two pairs of hands and feet. The diagnosis of conjoint twins becomes a problem in early pregnancy, mostly in developing countries. Early diagnosis of conjoined twins during prenatal examination is critical for ascertaining the prognosis of the fetus, guiding parental counseling over appropriate courses of action, and potentially enabling the termination of the pregnancy to prevent maternal stress and complications. Conclusion: Conjoined twins should be identified as soon as feasible to establish the best course of management for both mother and fetus. Ultrasonography and MRI are modalities for determining the diagnosis and prognosis of conjoined twins.

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Gašparová, Petra, Zuzana Ballová, Martina Sitáš, and Erik Dosedla. "Prenatal diagnosis of parasitic conjoined twins." Česká gynekologie 90, no. 1 (2025): 44–47. https://doi.org/10.48095/cccg202544.

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Heteropagus or parasitic conjoined twins represent an extremely rare anomaly, occurring in approximately 1 in 1 million cases. This condition is characterized by the presence of a parasitic twin with significant congenital abnormalities attached to an otherwise typically healthy fetus. The well-developed twin is known as the “autosite” or “host,” while the severely affected fetus is termed the “parasite.” Survival of the defective twin depends on the cardiovascular system of the second, relatively normal fetus. We present the case of a 27-year-old primigravida in her 14th week of pregnancy with ultrasound findings indicating parasitic conjoined twins, specifically omphalopagus. Key words: conjoined twins – parasitic twins – heteropagus – prenatal diagnosis

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Wheeler, Lucy. "P019 Treating conjoined twins." Archives of Disease in Childhood 104, no. 7 (2019): e2.22-e2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2019-nppc.29.

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SituationD and M are conjoined twins born without an antenatal diagnosis and assessed as not suitable for separation. At the time of admission they were 21 months old with a combined weight of 17.1 Kg. D presented unwell with a raised heart rate and respiratory rate. A working diagnosis of sepsis (possibly urinary tract infection) was made. Advice was sought from pharmacy on the doses of ceftriaxone and paracetamol. Peripheral intravenous (IV) access was only available in twin M.BackgroundThe twins are joined side by side from the upper chest to the pelvis. They have separate heads, three arms and 2 legs. They have 2 hearts with a fused aorta, a shared liver, 2 gallbladders, 2 stomachs, 3 kidneys and a single bladder. D has a complex congenital heart condition and a poor prognosis. On admission, D was receiving propranolol, but M was not. The dose was based on the combined weight of the twins divided by 2. Conjoined twins are a rare phenomenon, occurring 1 in 50,000 to 100,000 births.1 Around 60% of these are stillborn or die shortly after birth. There are many different types of join with differences in shared organs and limbs. Consequently each twin pair is almost unique and consideration must be given as to how medication is dosed according to pharmacokinetic principles.OutcomeOpinion of the multidisciplinary team was that the twins have relatively separate circulations, although some cross-circulation would be expected. On admission, saturations in the right arm (twin D) were 75%. On the left side (twin M) this was 95%. Ceftriaxone is a highly protein bound, hydrophilic antibiotic,2 The degree of cross circulation (how much blood volume is shared between the twins) would affect the volume of distribution and hypoalbuminaemia was likely to increase the apparent volume of distribution. Based on this, ceftriaxone dosing was advised on the combined weight of the twins and given at 50 mg/Kg to M only. Ceftriaxone is excreted mainly unchanged in the urine and bile with little renal clearance or hepatic metabolism so this was not a concern. After 2 days, Ds CRP had reduced and the twins were switched to oral amoxicillin. Dosing was based on the combined weight of the twins and each was given half the dose. As each twin has a separate stomach, it was assumed relatively individual enteral absorption occurs. Ds CRP continued to drop and the twins were discharged home on day 4 with a further 3 days of oral amoxicillin. Paracetamol dosing was advised at 15 mg/kg based on the combined weight and half given to each twin. As required use was agreed, as there was uncertainty over the amount of hepatic metabolism that would occur by the twins shared liver.Lessons learntConjoined twins are a complex yet interesting challenge in terms of medication dosage and administration. There is a lack of evidence and dosing has been based on pharmacokinetic principles and adjusted according to clinical response.ReferencesOwolobi AT, Oseni SB, Sowande OA, et al. Dicephalus dibrachius dipus conjoined twins in a triplet pregnancy. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2005;22:87–88.Electronic Medicines Compendium: Rocephin 1g powder for solution for injection or infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics. http://www.emc.org.uk/(Accessed 12 Jun 2018)

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Crosland, J. Grady. "The separation of craniopagus conjoined twins : a bioethical analysis." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) Access this title online, 2007. http://www.tren.com.

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Harrick, Stephen. ""Come look at the freaks" the complexities of valorizing the "freak" in "Side show" /." Bowling Green, Ohio : Bowling Green State University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=bgsu1182540387.

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Foster, Sherri L. ""I understand that I am me, but that I am also we" : the contemporary literary & cultural construction of conjoined twins." Thesis, University of Sussex, 2013. http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/45285/.

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Ingram, Seth. "The Extraordinary Double Body: Images in Literature, Art, and on the Sideshow Stage." Kent State University Honors College / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1323292411.

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Dirks-Schuster, Whitney Marie. "Monsters, News, and Knowledge Transfer in Early Modern England." The Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1377008746.

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Books on the topic "Conjoined twins"

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Landau, Elaine. Joined at birth: The lives of conjoined twins. Franklin Watts, 1997.

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Linda, Frost, ed. Conjoined twins in black and white: The lives of Millie-Christine McKoy and Daisy and Violet Hilton. University of Wisconsin Press, 2009.

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Hertl, Michael. Zwei Seelen in einem Körper: --dass ich Eins und doppelt bin : Menschen mit zwei Köpfen. Guido Pressler Verlag, 2005.

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Fanning, Larry. Separated angels: Shannon and Megan, the Fanning twins. Storybook Press, 1995.

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Zlotsky, Dmitry. Monster: Oil on canvas. Leapfrog Press, 2010.

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Zlotsky, Dmitry. Monster: Oil on canvas. Leapfrog Press, 2010.

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Valdivia, Felipe. Siamesas. Uqbar Editores, 2017.

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Bhamray, Sunita Lad. Ganga Jamuna. Kitaab, 2016.

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Ramslie, Lars. Uglybugly. Forlaget Oktober, 2004.

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Whitaker, Phil. Freak of nature. Atlantic, 2007.

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Book chapters on the topic "Conjoined twins"

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Tovar, Juan A. "Conjoined Twins." In Pediatric Surgery. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-43588-5_86.

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Tovar, Juan A. "Conjoined Twins." In Pediatric Surgery. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38482-0_86-1.

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Tovar, Juan A. "Conjoined Twins." In Pediatric Surgery. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38482-0_86-2.

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Cravero, Joseph P. "Conjoined Twins." In Pediatric Anesthesiology Review. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60656-5_11.

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Tovar, Juan A. "Conjoined Twins." In Pediatric Surgery. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69560-8_67.

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Cravero, Joseph P. "Conjoined Twins." In Pediatric Anesthesiology Review. Springer International Publishing, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48448-8_22.

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Hartman, Gary E. "Conjoined Twins." In Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. Springer International Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27443-0_14.

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Hartman, Gary E. "Conjoined Twins." In Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. Springer New York, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6643-8_114.

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Abdel-Latif, Mohamed, Mohamed Sameh Shalaby, and Sameh Abd Elhay. "Conjoined Twins." In Clinical Embryology. Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26158-4_50.

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Chen, Harold. "Conjoined Twins." In Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling. Springer New York, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6430-3_57-2.

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Conference papers on the topic "Conjoined twins"

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Gruber, TM, S. Riemke, and W. Henrich. "Conjoined Twins – der seltene Fall eines Omphalo-Ischiopagus." In Interdisziplinärer Kongress | Ultraschall 2019 – 43. Dreiländertreffen DEGUM | ÖGUM | SGUM. Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1696024.

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Juhnke, Bethany, Alex Mattson, Daniel Saltzman, et al. "Preparing for Conjoined Twins Separation Through Virtual Reality." In 2018 Design of Medical Devices Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/dmd2018-6895.

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Advances in technology are making virtual reality (VR) available for many different interests. Inexpensive commercially available hardware can be setup at home [1,2], while corporations are using VR to design mechanical systems and train pilots [3,4]. However, limited application is seen in the medical field.

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Jinks, Stephanie, Rumiko King, Sally Wilmshurst, Karbinh Ong, and Jane Herod. "19 Anaesthetic management of staged separation of craniopagus conjoined twins." In GOSH Conference 2019, Care of the Complex Child. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2019-gosh.19.

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Elzahrani, Mohamed R., Yousof Al Zahrani, Alwaleed Alqarni, et al. "Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter Use for Conjoined twins: A Single Center Experience." In PAIRS 2023 Annual Congress. Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1763327.

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Morreale, Robert F., Michael A. King, Jane M. S. Matsumoto, Christopher Moir, Richard A. Robb, and Kevin E. Bennet. "Planning the separation of conjoined twins with 3D medical imaging, scientific visualization and anatomic illustration." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2008 talks. ACM Press, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/1401032.1401099.

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Leigh, MB, EE Emuveyan, and I. Buschmann. "Unexpected clinical diagnosis of thoracopagus-type conjoined twins during labor associated with eclampsia: A case report from Sub-Saharan Africa." In 28. Deutscher Kongress für Perinatale Medizin. Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0037-1607750.

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Reports on the topic "Conjoined twins"

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Caskey, Kristin. Clothing Design for Conjoined Twins. Iowa State University, Digital Repository, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.31274/itaa_proceedings-180814-449.

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