Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Pediatr Radiol. 2023 Oct;53(11):2291-2304. doi: 10.1007/s00247-023-05709-3. Epub 2023 Jul 19.
Medical imaging plays a crucial role in the management of conjoined twins. The role of imaging is to explore the anatomy, outline the shared organs and determine whether surgery is feasible. It also serves as a roadmap for successful separation. Additionally, imaging helps with counseling parents about prognosis. This review aims to illustrate recent advances in different imaging modalities and their role in the management of the various types of conjoined twins with an emphasis on relevant tips for optimal imaging.
医学成像在联体双胞胎的管理中起着至关重要的作用。成像的作用是探索解剖结构,勾勒出共享器官,并确定手术是否可行。它也是成功分离的路线图。此外,成像有助于向父母提供预后咨询。本综述旨在说明不同成像方式的最新进展及其在各种类型联体双胞胎管理中的作用,重点是为获得最佳成像效果的相关技巧。