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A case report describing the successful separation of ischiopagus tetrapus conjoined twins in Vietnam

Radiology Case Reports, 2021
Ischiopagus conjoined twinning is a rare congenital defect. The surgical separation of conjoined twins is difficult because of the complex anatomy and physiology.
Truong Quang Dinh, MD, PhD, Nguyen Minh Duc, MD, MSc, Ho Tan Thanh Binh, MD, PhD, Ta-Thi Thuy Hang, MD, Nguyen-Thi Cam Xuyen, MD, Thieu-Thi Tra My, MD, Mai Tan Lien Bang, MD, Pham Minh Thong, MD, PhD   +7 more
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Anaesthetic management of separation of omphalopagus conjoined twins: A case report [PDF]

Scripta Medica, 2023
Conjoined twins are a rare congenital anomaly. The extent of organ sharing and cross circulation between twins determine the possibility and prognosis of a separation procedure.
Sharma Ankita, Kumar Harish, Kaushal Ashutosh   +2 more
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Successful dilation and evacuation for second trimester conjoined twin: a case report and review of the literature

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021
Background Conjoined twins are a rare clinical event occurring in about 1 per 250,000 live births. Though the prognosis of conjoined twins is generally low, there is limited evidence as to the optimal method of pregnancy termination, particularly in ...
Ferid A. Abubeker, Tesfaye H. Tufa, Matiyas Asrat Shiferaw, Mekdes Daba Feyssa, Wondimu Gudu, Delayehu Bekele, Sarah Prager   +6 more
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First successfully separated set of thoraco-omphalopagus twins in Ilorin, Nigeria: A case report

Journal of Clinical Sciences, 2023
The birth of babies sharing body part(s) and surviving independently is indeed a scientific marvel. Conjoined twinning is a rare phenomenon with various presentations, having an estimated incidence of 1 per 200,000 live births.
Lukman Olajide Abdur-Rahman, T K Raji, Abdulwahab O Lawal, Abdulrasheed A Nasir, O A Adesiyun, Mohammed B Abdulkadir, Olayinka Sayomi, Iyehunwa Ayinmode, I O Oyinloye, B O Bolaji, K A Adegboye, M B Adegboye, P O Adeoye, Olanrewaju Olubukola Oyedepo, Bola M Olafimihan, Luqman Olayinka Olatunbosun, Akeem Shittu, Salahudeen Fatimo Arinpe, Alonge Deborah, Rufai Zainab   +19 more
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Conjoint (Heteropagus) Twins: A Rare Entity (Case Series)

Journal of the Scientific Society
Conjoined twins have fascinated humankind throughout the centuries because of the rarity of this type of birth; however, conjoined twins have always been a challenge for physicians.
Shuchita Dahiya, Pooja Sinha, Roopa Mallik, R. N. Hiremath, Sarika Gautam, Shivangi   +5 more
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Conjoined twins

Prenatal Diagnosis, 1996
AbstractConjoined twins have been a source of fascination for both the general public and the medical profession since time immemorial. Their birth was initially viewed as an ominous sign of impending disaster. This was followed by a prolonged period through the Middle Ages and into the nineteenth century when they were regarded as freaks or ...
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Conjoined Twins in a Triplet Pregnancy: A Case Report

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011
Background. Conjoined twins are a rare complication of monozygotic twinning and are associated with high perinatal mortality. Case. Here we present a case of conjoined twins in a triplet pregnancy diagnosed at 13 of weeks gestation.
Lynn J. Shepherd, Graeme N. Smith
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Conjoined twins: Parapagus dithoracicus [PDF]

Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2018
Introduction. Throughout history, various types of conjoined twins have been described, many of whom lived until adulthood. The anomaly includes several varieties, with parapagus being one of the rarer forms of conjoined twins.
Juković Fehim, Pećanin Ilma, Juković Azra, Kaličanin-Milanović Ruža, Matejić Suzana, Nuković Jusuf, Numanović Nedžib   +6 more
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Bioinspired Co‐Assembly Enables Multiscale Architected Hydrogels for 3D Printing With Integrated Antibacterial and Bioactive Functions

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A multicomponent supramolecular hydrogel integrating cell‐adhesive and antibacterial peptides within an alginate‐cellulose nanofibril matrix is developed. Peptide co‐assembly simultaneously strengthens the hydrogel network, improves extrusion printability, and imparts cell‐adhesive and antibacterial functions, offering a versatile platform for ...
Mor Tsuriano‐Zernichov, Francesca Netti, Sigal Rencus‐Lazar, Moran Aviv, Lihi Adler‐Abramovich   +4 more
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Early diagnosis and management of inseparable conjoint twins. A low-middle-income country experience

Majalah Obstetri dan Ginekologi
HIGHLIGHTS • Conjoined twins have captivated mankind for centuries due to the rarity of this birth type; nonetheless, physicians have constantly encountered difficulties in dealing with conjoined twins.
Aditiawarman
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