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

• Main Authors: Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida, Sururi, Nur Fitrahana
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia and Family Medicine Specialist Association of Malaysia 2023
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RA Public aspects of medicine; RG Gynecology and obstetrics; RJ Pediatrics; RZ Other systems of medicine; RZ400 Mental healing
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/109165/7/109165_The%20missed%20early%20diagnosis%20of%20%E2%80%98Siamese%20Twins%E2%80%99.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/109165/; https://e-mfp.org/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Introduction: Conjoined twins (CT) are a rare embryological developmental accident of uncertain aetiology. Despite the prevalence being uncommon, this phenomenon carries a high rate of stillbirth and early neonatal death. Early detection is crucial to avoid unnecessary surgical delivery and s...