Triplet: Thoraco-omphalophagus Conjoint Twins and Malformed Fetus of Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria
Adamu A.,
Omar M.,
Onankpa B. O.
et al.
Abstract: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 malfor… Show more
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