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Successful separation of pygopagus conjoined twins: A case report [PDF]

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2023
Introduction: Twins conjoined at the sacrum present a complex anatomy that requires the highest levels of medical and surgical care. We present the successful management and separation of pygopagus babies in a tertiary care center. Case presentation: The
Ahmad Zaghal
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Minimally jointed symmetrical pygopagus twins – Successful surgical separation

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2022
Conjoined pygopagus accounts for about 17% of all conjoined twins and commonly share the gluteal region, terminal spine, lower gastrointestinal, urological, and reproductive tracts. This makes their separation a very challenging task.
Simmi K Ratan, Chiranjiv Kumar, Radhika Batra, Anju Bhalotra   +3 more
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Pygopagus Twins Separation Using a Rectangular Fasciocutaneous Flap: Case Report From Beirut, Lebanon [PDF]

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Summary:. Conjoined twins, although rare, present unique challenges in surgical management, particularly regarding skin closure after separation. This case report details the successful separation of pygopagus conjoined twins using a rectangular skin ...
Christopher Hakim, MD, Saif Emsieh, MD, Edwin Chrabieh, Jana Zeineddine, MD, Amir Ibrahim, MD   +4 more
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Successful anesthetic management of separation surgery for pygopagus conjoined twins: a case report [PDF]

JA Clinical Reports, 2021
Background Conjoined twins are an extremely rare congenital occurrence, and anesthetic management for surgical separation presents unique challenges for anesthesiologists.
Yukari Sato, Akira Iura, Yu Kawamoto, Shunsuke Yamamoto, Takeshi Iritakenishi, Yuji Fujino   +5 more
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The separation of pygopagus conjoined twins with fused spinal cords and imperforate anus

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2016
Each set of conjoined twins has specific anatomic features dictating unique challenges to separation. Overcoming these challenges requires creative solutions that necessitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
Gregory D Pearson, Mónica P Islam, Emmett E Whitaker   +2 more
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Successful separation of male pygopagus with anal canal and urethral reconstruction: a case report [PDF]

Surgical Case Reports, 2022
Background Pygopagus is a type of conjoined twin binding at the buttocks. Some cases of pygopagus involve the fusion of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and spinal cord.
Chiyoshi Toyama, Motonari Nomura, Yuko Tazuke, Chisato Yokota, Naoki Kagawa, Haruhiko Kishima, Akihiro Yoshimura, Takeshi Ujike, Akira Nagahara, Norio Nonomura, Tateki Kubo, Futoshi Matsui, Fumi Matsumoto, Hiroomi Okuyama   +13 more
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Optimization of pharmacotherapy in conjoined twins: a structured literature search with case applications and educational insights [PDF]

Frontiers in Pharmacology
IntroductionConjoined twins present a rare but clinically challenging scenario requiring highly individualized pharmacologic strategies. Anatomical fusion, shared circulatory systems, and organ overlaps complicate drug absorption, distribution ...
Nadir Yalçın, Kaan Yılmaz, Hasan Tolga Çelik, Karel Allegaert, Karel Allegaert, Karel Allegaert, Karel Allegaert   +6 more
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Separation of conjoined spinal cords in symmetrical pygopagus twins using intraoperative neuromonitoring: pearls and pitfalls [PDF]

Child's Nervous System, 2023
Mohamed Ashraf Mahmoud
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Anesthetic planning and management for successful separation surgery of pygopagus conjoined twins: a multidisciplinary approach [PDF]

Journal of Surgical Case Reports
Agageldi Annayev, Mehmet Erdem Yıldız, Dinçer Alp   +2 more
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Successful Anesthetic Management from Separation Surgery of Pygopagus Conjoined Twin; Lesson-Learning With A Teleanesthesia

Indonesian Journal of Anesthesiology and Reanimation (IJAR), 2022
Introduction: The management of conjoined twins requires multidisciplinary teamwork. The complex problems in conjoined twin separation surgery are challenging for anesthesiologists without experience in the management of conjoined twins.
Mahendratama Purnama Adhi, Arie Utariani, Lucky Andriyanto   +2 more
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