Open AccessAdvanced twin abdominal pregnancy: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges
Author(s) -
DASSAH EDWARD TIERU,
ODOI ALEXANDER TAWIAH,
OPOKU BAAFUOR KOFI
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016340903281006
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , obstetrics , twin pregnancy , abdominal pregnancy , intensive care medicine , gynecology , gestation , fetus , genetics , biology
Abdominal pregnancy remains a diagnostic challenge despite the remarkable improvements and widespread availability of antenatal ultrasound. A case of advanced twin abdominal pregnancy that was diagnosed after failed induction of labor is presented highlighting the diagnostic and hemostatic challenges encountered. The role and limitations of antenatal ultrasound as well as the importance of adhering to basic ultrasound imaging principles are emphasized as a way of ensuring an early diagnosis and minimizing the devastating consequences associated with this rare variety of ectopic pregnancy.