Open AccessSuccessful Expectant Management of the Anomalous Fetus with Sirenomelia in Twin Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review
Author(s) -
Temesgen Tilahun,
Dawit Desta
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international medical case reports journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.198
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 1179-142X
DOI - 10.2147/imcrj.s300318
Subject(s) - medicine , obstetrics , expectant management , twin pregnancy , pregnancy , fetus , gestation , biology , genetics
Sirenomelia is a rare congenital defect. Its management during pregnancy and after delivery is becoming a controversial issue because of its complex nature and management outcome. The possibility of expectant management in the sirenomelia twin drove us to write this case report.