title: Conjoined twins: Radiological experience.
abstract: Imaging plays a key role in the management of conjoined twins. Pre-operative multi-modality studies are vital to assess operability and to aid surgical planning. Technical advances in imaging such as high-resolution isovolumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques and three-dimensional modeling now result in extremely accurate anatomical information. Varied information from a comprehensive radiological work-up enables the surgeons to plan the safest possible operative procedure, helps the anesthetic team before and during surgery, and guides the intensive care team in the post-operative phase. This article will review the radiological techniques used in our institution, highlighting potential pitfalls with the various imaging modalities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK.
authors.forename: Sarah G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK. Electronic address: Kieran.McHugh@gosh.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Kieran
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McHugh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods*; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*
keywords: CT; Conjoined twins; MRI; Nuclear Medicine; Radiology; Ultrasound