Challenge in the Management of Twin Pregnancy with Anencephaly of One Fetus in a Low- Income Country: A Case Presentation

Romaric Joel Momo; Julius Dohbit Sama; Esther Meka; Mazou Ngou Temgoua; Pascal Foumane

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Challenge in the Management of Twin Pregnancy with Anencephaly of One Fetus in a Low- Income Country: A Case Presentation

Romaric Joel Momo, Julius Dohbit Sama, Esther Meka, Mazou Ngou Temgoua, Pascal Foumane

Published in Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Volume 7, Issue 3)

Received: 11 March 2019 Accepted: 23 April 2019 Published: 11 June 2019

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Abstract

Anencephaly of one twin is a frequent congenital abnormality in a twin pregnancy and it’s associated with a poor prognosis of this pregnancy. In developed countries, the goal standard management calls for an interventional fetal medicine either by injection of a cardiotoxic or by intervention on the umbilical cord. Another option is an expectative management with strict follow-up of pregnant women and delivery organized in a level 3 maternity. There is still a challenge in the management of such high risk pregnancy in low income countries. A 37 years-old female, G3P2002, referred from a clinic for the better management of a 28 weeks and 4 days twin pregnancy in labor. Obstetrical ultrasonography realized in the second trimester revealed dichorionic-diamniotic pregnancy and the presence of anencephaly with hydramnios of one twin. The expectative approach was adopted for the management of this high risk pregnancy, unfortunately the death of the fetus occurred despite all the care provided. This case brings to lamp light the difficulties encountered in providing standard obstetrical care for high risk pregnancies in resource limited settings.

Published in	Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Volume 7, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.jgo.20190703.15
Page(s)	81-84
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Anencephaly, Twin Pregnancy, Low Income Country

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Romaric Joel Momo, Julius Dohbit Sama, Esther Meka, Mazou Ngou Temgoua, Pascal Foumane. (2019). Challenge in the Management of Twin Pregnancy with Anencephaly of One Fetus in a Low- Income Country: A Case Presentation. Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 7(3), 81-84. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jgo.20190703.15

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Romaric Joel Momo; Julius Dohbit Sama; Esther Meka; Mazou Ngou Temgoua; Pascal Foumane. Challenge in the Management of Twin Pregnancy with Anencephaly of One Fetus in a Low- Income Country: A Case Presentation. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 2019, 7(3), 81-84. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20190703.15

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Romaric Joel Momo, Julius Dohbit Sama, Esther Meka, Mazou Ngou Temgoua, Pascal Foumane. Challenge in the Management of Twin Pregnancy with Anencephaly of One Fetus in a Low- Income Country: A Case Presentation. J Gynecol Obstet. 2019;7(3):81-84. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20190703.15

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Romaric Joel Momo

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Julius Dohbit Sama

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Esther Meka

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Mazou Ngou Temgoua

Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Pascal Foumane

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon

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Romaric Joel Momo; Julius Dohbit Sama; Esther Meka; Mazou Ngou Temgoua; Pascal Foumane. Challenge in the Management of Twin Pregnancy with Anencephaly of One Fetus in a Low- Income Country: A Case Presentation. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 2019, 7(3), 81-84. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20190703.15

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Romaric Joel Momo, Julius Dohbit Sama, Esther Meka, Mazou Ngou Temgoua, Pascal Foumane. Challenge in the Management of Twin Pregnancy with Anencephaly of One Fetus in a Low- Income Country: A Case Presentation. J Gynecol Obstet. 2019;7(3):81-84. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20190703.15

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