Description
Siamese twins occur when one egg splits and develops into two fetuses. In some cases, the fertilized egg fails to divide completely. Infants who develop from this partial separation of conjoined twins called. Siamese twins also physically connected - most often in the head, chest or pelvis. Even in the particular case of siamese twins, a baby with one another to share one or more internal organs.
Many conjoined twins who died at birth or died after birth. Several cases of conjoined twins who are still alive dipisahkandengan both surgically. The success of this operation depends on where the twins are joined and how many organs are shared, and also on the experience and skill of the surgical team.
Phenomenon
The first sign of conjoined twins is the same for each twin pregnancy: a rapidly growing uterus greater than for single embryos. Mother of twins may also have severe fatigue, nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Treatment
Treatment of conjoined twins vary widely depending on the circumstances. Many parents make the difficult decision to end a pregnancy. Prognosis and quality of life issues in decision-making burden, and the likelihood of successful separation. If the babies share a heart or brain, for example, the separation operation may not be possible.
Siamese twins occur when one egg splits and develops into two fetuses. In some cases, the fertilized egg fails to divide completely. Infants who develop from this partial separation of conjoined twins called. Siamese twins also physically connected - most often in the head, chest or pelvis. Even in the particular case of siamese twins, a baby with one another to share one or more internal organs.
Many conjoined twins who died at birth or died after birth. Several cases of conjoined twins who are still alive dipisahkandengan both surgically. The success of this operation depends on where the twins are joined and how many organs are shared, and also on the experience and skill of the surgical team.
Phenomenon
The first sign of conjoined twins is the same for each twin pregnancy: a rapidly growing uterus greater than for single embryos. Mother of twins may also have severe fatigue, nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Treatment
Treatment of conjoined twins vary widely depending on the circumstances. Many parents make the difficult decision to end a pregnancy. Prognosis and quality of life issues in decision-making burden, and the likelihood of successful separation. If the babies share a heart or brain, for example, the separation operation may not be possible.
