Successful early separation of a premature xipho-omphalopagus conjoined twins: A case report
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
2
Pages
139-142
Date Issued
1997
Author(s)
Abstract
Premature xipho-omphalopagus conjoined twins were successfully separated at 7 days of age. The total body weight of the twins before separation was 3502 g. One twin had persistent patent ductus arteriosus and signs of cardiac failure at 4 days of age. This was managed with indomethacin. Thirty-six hours later the second twin became anuric, necessitating early emergency separation. The twins were joined from the lower sternum to the intraumbilical area. The liver was fused, but there was no major vascular connection. There were no other major anomalies. The babies stood the procedure well and were healthy at follow-up 8 months after separation.
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Other Subjects
indometacin; article; case report; conjoined twins; female; follow up; heart failure; human; newborn; sternum; Abnormalities, Multiple; Ductus Arteriosus, Patent; Emergencies; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Liver; Twins, Conjoined; Umbilicus; Xiphoid Bone
Type
journal article