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Case Reports
. 1994 Nov;29(11):1417-20.
doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(94)90134-1.

Separation of ischiopagus tripus conjoined twins

W J Chen  1 , H S Lai, S H Chu, P H Lee, M T Chen, S C Chen, S C Huang
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Case Reports

Separation of ischiopagus tripus conjoined twins

W J Chen et al. J Pediatr Surg. 1994 Nov.

Abstract

The authors report on their second experience of a successful separation of ischiopagus tripus conjoined twins. Particular emphasis is placed on the painful decision of sacrificing the only available leg to cover the infected wound after an unexpected complication in twin A. The twins' preoperative evaluation, separation surgery, and subsequent 16-month course are described.

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