Medical imaging valuation in the diagnosis of conjoined twins
CHEN Dong1, OU Guang-qian2, YANG Shu-gen1, FU Jia-qing1, ZHANF Yi-zhi1, HAN Fu-gang1, TANG Guang-cai1, HU Peng1, HUANG Zhan-wen1
1.The Affiliated Hospital of Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou Sichuan 646000, China;2.CT Room, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou Sichuan 646000, China
Abstract：Objective: To explore medical imaging in the diagnosis of conjoined twins, in order to get ready for operative separation. Materials and Methods: Two cases of conjoined twins imaging data were collected including GI and CT, MRI and radionuclide imaging of our hospital, their special symptoms were analyzed. Results: The liver of the first conjoined twins joined together, their pericardia conglutinated mildly, there was no crossed big blood vessel in the liver, and the liver’s metabolism and function were normal. Both of them have independent bile duct system, digestive system and urinary system. The heart and liver of the second conjoined twins joined together, and there was no other conjoint organ. Conclusion: Conjoined twins imaging data almost fully reflect the extent of the united viscera and its crossed blood vessel, metabolism and function, which can guide surgeons to establish operation planning. Combined imaging modalities plays the important role to insure successful operative separation.
2006, Vol. 17 
