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Successful separation of pygopagus conjoined twins
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Successful separation of pygopagus conjoined twins
J Pediatr Surg.
2006 Mar.
Abstract
Conjoined pygopagus twins are very rare. They represent about 17% of all conjoined twins and commonly share the gluteal region, terminal spine, and lower gastrointestinal, urological, and reproductive tracts. Meticulous preoperative investigations and planning as well as a multispecialty team approach contribute to the success of surgical separation. We report a case of successful surgical separation of pygopagus conjoined twins.
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