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Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis

Thoracentesis(Thoracocentesis), commonly known as pleural tap, is a medical procedure where a 22 gauge needle is inserted into the pleural space, the area between the lung and chest wall. This procedure is commonly performed to diagnose or treat various respiratory disorders.
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The Thoracic Cage: Sternum

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The Thoracic Cage: Ribs

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Thoracic Aorta

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Thoracopagus conjoined twins: a case report.

Mehmet A Osmanağaoğlu1, Turhan Aran, Süleyman Güven

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon 61080, Turkey.

ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology
|June 11, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Early diagnosis of conjoined twins, a rare congenital anomaly, is possible with ultrasonography. This allows parents to make informed decisions regarding pregnancy termination.

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Area of Science:

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Medical Imaging
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Conjoined twins are rare congenital anomalies with high mortality and morbidity.
  • Thoracopagus twins, fused anteriorly at the chest and often involving the heart, are a common type.

Observation:

  • A case of conjoined thoracopagus twins was diagnosed via ultrasonography.
  • The diagnosis was made at 11 weeks of gestation in a multigravid pregnant woman.

Findings:

  • Ultrasonography enabled early detection of conjoined thoracopagus twins.
  • The pregnancy was terminated following the diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Early ultrasonographic diagnosis empowers parents with choices regarding pregnancy management.
  • Timely diagnosis is crucial for managing rare congenital conditions like conjoined twins.