The embryology of Siamese twins – what we know about their mechanisms of development today?
Journal Title: Ginekologia i Położnictwo medical project - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 37
Abstract
Etiology of the Siamese (conjoined) twins formation is currently unclear. An article discusses the universally well-known, although contradictory, theories of Siamese twins development. This phenomenon is demonstrated in the context of normal process of embryo development during critical period for this malformation (the third week of development). Probable factors responsible for the conjoined twins formation are discussed. What is more, the other types of abnormal connections between fetuses are described, e.g. parasitic twins, fetuses in fetu or acardiacs. In addition, main medical and ethical problems, as well as the gaps in embryological knowledge connected with conjoined twins are briefly described.
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Leopold Śliwa, Barbara Macura
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