| Conjoined Twins: Developmental Malformations and Clinical Implications Contributor(s): Spencer, Rowena (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801870704 ISBN-13: 9780801870705 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press OUR PRICE: $107.35 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2003 Annotation: Although fertility drugs are increasing the incidence of twin births, conjoined twins remain rare at about 1 in 75,000 births. Nonetheless, they present a unique opportunity to learn about human development, as well as a challenge to medical professionals. In Conjoined Twins, Rowena Spencer, M.D., provides a comprehensive guide that thoroughly reviews the past century's literature on the subject and develops her theory of how these cases occur. After introductory chapters on history and embryology, the book presents a separate chapter for each of the eight main types of conjoined twins. Detailed descriptions of conjoined twins are accompanied by information valuable in planning surgical treatment, as well as extensive tables summarizing the available data on each type. Conjoined triplets and unusual conjoined twins receive attention in the final two chapters. Including line illustrations and photographs, this encyclopedic book about a complex subject will be a valuable reference for the many professionals who evaluate, treat, and study conjoined twins. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Embryology - Medical | Perinatology & Neonatology - Medical | Pediatrics |
| Dewey: 616.043 |
| LCCN: 2002005437 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.22" W x 9.4" (1.98 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Although fertility drugs are increasing the incidence of twin births, conjoined twins remain rare at about 1 in 75,000 births. Nonetheless, they present a unique opportunity to learn about human development, as well as a challenge to medical professionals. In Conjoined Twins, Rowena Spencer, M.D., provides a comprehensive guide that thoroughly reviews the past century's literature on the subject and develops her theory of how these cases occur. After introductory chapters on history and embryology, the book presents a separate chapter for each of the eight main types of conjoined twins. Detailed descriptions of conjoined twins are accompanied by information valuable in planning surgical treatment, as well as extensive tables summarizing the available data on each type. Conjoined triplets and unusual conjoined twins receive attention in the final two chapters. Including line illustrations and photographs, this encyclopedic book about a complex subject will be a valuable reference for the many professionals who evaluate, treat, and study conjoined twins. |
Contributor Bio(s): Spencer, Rowena: - Rowena Spencer, M.D., is a retired pediatric surgeon who devoted much of her professional career to surgical embryology. |