Managing a live advanced abdominal twin pregnancy
- Mwanza, Tanzania: Annals of medical and health sciences research & Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] 2013/4/24
- Pages 113-115
- Annals of medical and health sciences research Volume 3 Issue 1 .
Abstract:
Advanced abdominal pregnancies with live twin fetuses are extremely rare and are misdiagnosed in up to 60% of the cases. Such a case is presented here, highlighting the diagnostic and management challenges encountered. A high index of suspicion in making the diagnosis of this rare variety of ectopic pregnancy, emphasizing adherence to basic imaging principles, and appropriate placental management is very important in reducing the associated morbidity and mortality.