title: Managing a live advanced abdominal twin pregnancy.
abstract: Advanced abdominal pregnancies with live twin fetuses are extremely rare and are misdiagnosed in up to 60% of the cases. Such a case is presented here, highlighting the diagnostic and management challenges encountered. A high index of suspicion in making the diagnosis of this rare variety of ectopic pregnancy, emphasizing adherence to basic imaging principles, and appropriate placental management is very important in reducing the associated morbidity and mortality.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Bugando, Mwanza, Tanzania.
authors: Fj
authors: F
authors: Mpogoro
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Gumodoka
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Kihunrwa
authors: An
authors: A
authors: Massinde
keywords: Abdominal pregnancy; Advanced; Live; Placenta; Twin gestation
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