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Conjoined twin is an extremely rare condition and needs a thorough knowledge of anatomy and a multidisciplinary approach is essential to successfully separate, the twins. Thoracopagus are the twins attached… Click to show full abstract
Conjoined twin is an extremely rare condition and needs a thorough knowledge of anatomy and a multidisciplinary approach is essential to successfully separate, the twins. Thoracopagus are the twins attached by chest and umbilicus and are the commonest among all the varieties but carries a poor survival rate. We describe our approach and experience of management of thoracopagus twins who were separated at eighty-three day of life and are alive and well after 4 years of follow up. The most important decisive parameter for successful separation is the extent of sharing of organs between twins but the role of a motivated multidisciplinary team is also indispensable.
Journal Title: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Year Published: 2021
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