The missed early diagnosis of ‘Siamese twins’ - ethical dilemma and role of family physicians

• Main Authors: Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida, Sururi, Nur Fitrahana
• 格式: Proceeding Paper
• 語言: English; English
• 出版: 2023
• 主題: R Medicine (General); RA Public aspects of medicine; RG Gynecology and obstetrics; RZ Other systems of medicine
• 在線閱讀: http://irep.iium.edu.my/106576/13/106576_The%20missed%20early%20diagnosis%20of%20%E2%80%98Siamese%20Twins%E2%80%99-Ethical.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/106576/14/106576_The%20missed%20early%20diagnosis%20of%20%E2%80%98Siamese%20Twins%E2%80%99-Ethical_supplemental.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/106576/; https://fmsconference.my/

A 25-year-old primigravida presents for Post Covid Assessment at 18 weeks gestation. During the assessment, ultrasound showed two fetuses with 2 arms, 2 legs, and 2 heads. The twins were joined at the thorax and upper abdomen. There was a single umbilical cord, and only one fetal heart was observed....