Conjoined twins: review and report of one case

Abstract

A review about conjoined twins is made. Autors described a case of conjoined thoracopagus twins and its necropsical findings.

Etiological factors, the radiological and echographic tests for antenatal diagnosis is considered. Finally, possibility of surgical treatment is commented. Prognosis is related specially with cardiological findings. The separation is possible when ventricles is not fussioned.