Conjoined twins are a rare occurrence in obstetric practice. More commonly known as Siamese twins, this phenomenon is shrouded in mystery and considered a curiosity by the general public. Current technology is providing a basis for earlier diagnosis and a better prognosis. A case in which the prenat
Antenatal diagnosis of a set of conjoined twins presenting with unusual ultrasound findings
โ Scribed by Andrea J Hurren; Alison J Sommerville; Vivienne F Warren
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 300 KB
- Volume
- 16
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0091-2751
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