Journal of the Indonesian Medical Association : Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia
Vol 68 No 10 (2018): Journal of The Indonesian Medical Association - Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia, V

Kembar Siam (Dicephalus Parapagus Dibrachius)

Primadella Fegita (Bagian Obstetri dan Ginekologi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas/ RSUP Dr. M. Djamil, Padang)
Roza Sri Yanti (Bagian Obstetri dan Ginekologi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas/ RSUP Dr. M. Djamil, Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Apr 2020

Abstract

Introduction : Conjoined twin is a form of congenital anomaly that take the attention of the medical world. Approximately 75% of conjoined twins are women and 70% are attached to the chest (thorachophagus) or abdomen (omphalophagus). Conjoined twins can be divided into 2 categories, which are symmetrical twins and asymmetric twins. The longer the embryological separation takes place, the more complicated the twin attachments that will occur.Case Presentation: A 31-year-old female patient was referred from Fetomaternal Polyclinic to M. Djamil Hospital Padang ward on August 28, 2017 at 11.00 with a diagnosis of G4P3A0H3 31- 32 weeks gravid + Conjoined Twins (Dicephalus Parapagus Dibrachius) + Polyhydramnios.Conclusions: Multifetus pregnancy is considered high-risk because it increases maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. In conjoined twins cases, multidisciplinary approach needs to be done for a better prognosis for the mother and baby.

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal Of The Indonesian Medical Association (JInMA) / Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia (MKI) adalah Jurnal yang berada di bawah naungan Pengurus Besar Ikatan Dokter Indonesia (PB IDI) dan sebagai Kanal InformasiIlmiah di Kalangan Dokter Umum dan Dokter Spesialis serta Profesi ...