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Pygopagus separation surgery: Role of 3D printing

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2019
Pygopagus twin separation surgeries can prove to be quite challenging especially when deciding the best surgical approach. Advancement in medical imaging allows proper planning and anticipation of difficult encounters during these surgeries.
John Paul Ogalo, Fred Kambuni, Julius Githinji Kiboi, Christopher Musau, Ferdinand Nangole, Omar Ahmednasir, Allan Gray Mukuzi, Ruth Khadembu Lucinde   +7 more
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Prenatal diagnosis of pygopagus tetrapus parasitic twin: case report [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2004
Background Asymmetric and parasitic conjoined twins are rarer anomalies of monochorionic monoamniotic twins, consisting of an incomplete twin attached to the fully developed body of the co-twin.
Ceylan Yavuz, Aslan Halil, Gul Ahmet
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Pygopagus Conjoined Twins for Separation Surgery: an Interesting Experience [PDF]

The Indian Anaesthetists' Forum, 2013
Conjoined twins are rarely encountered in the clinical practice of the anaesthetist and the issues that have to be considered in their anaesthetic management are unique and fascinating.
Sanwatsarkar Sadhana, Kulshrestha Mayank, Mathews Jean J, Jadhav Shobhit   +3 more
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Radiological features of pygopagus conjoined twins: A case report

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal
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Syeeda Showkat , Salahuddin Al Azad, Parisa Chowdhury, Shohaila Sharmin, Mahbuba Shirin   +4 more
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Surgical management of pygopagus parasiticus in a developing country: Challenges and review of the literature

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2015
Conjoint twins are a rare aberration of monozygotic twinning which could be symmetric or asymmetric. Pygopagus parasiticus is a form of asymmetric twinning in which the parasitic or incomplete twin is attached to the autosite (dominant twin).
A.O. Ademuyiwa, E.O. Alabi, H.O. Idiodi-Thomas, O.B. Bankole, O.A. Elebute, F.M. Alakaloko, I. Desalu, C.O. Bode   +7 more
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PYGOPAGUS TWINS

American Journal of Diseases of Children, 1944
The S. twins were admitted to Children's Hospital, State University of Iowa, Iowa City, on Aug. 14, 1942, at the age of 3 weeks. They died Dec. 7, 1942 and at that time were brought to the department of anatomy for dissection. This paper is a report of the gross observations. HISTORY Janet and Judith S., Siamese twin girls, were born July 21, 1942 at
HELEN DAWSON
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DYSTOCIA DUE TO CEPHALO-THORACO-ABDOMINO-PYGOPAGUS MONSTER IN MURRAH BUFFALO [PDF]

Exploratory Animal and Medical Research, 2018
A case of dystocia due to Cephalo-thoraco-abdomino-pygopagus monstrosity condition in a Murrah buffalo was brought to the clinics and the fetus was removed by caesarean section.
Gyan Singh, Ravi Dutt, Karan Sharma, V.K. Jain   +3 more
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Pygopagus Conjoined Twins: A Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring Schema

Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2017
Summary: Conjoined twins occur in up to 1 in 50,000 live births with approximately 18% joined in a pygopagus configuration at the buttocks. Twins with this configuration display symptoms and carry surgical risks during separation related to the extent of their connection which can include anorectal, genitourinary, vertebral, and neural ...
Barrett P, Cromeens, Jennifer L, McKinney, Jeffrey R, Leonard, Lance S, Governale, Judy L, Brown, Christina M, Henry, Marc A, Levitt, Richard J, Wood, Gail E, Besner, Monica P, Islam   +9 more
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A case report of conjoined twin(PYGOPAGUS) separation

Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, 2014
We report successful separation of PYGOPAGUS twins. Meticulous planning and multidisciplinary approach are the core aspects in the management of Pygopagus conjoined twins.
Praveen Khilnani, Rachna Sharma, Zahid Hussain, Prashant Jain, Bhaskar Saikia, Pradeep Sharma, Praneet Kumar   +6 more
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Perioperative management of separation of pygopagus conjoined twins

Anaesthesia Cases, 2013
SummaryPerioperative management of conjoined twins is extremely difficult. The unique anatomical and physiological considerations pose a challenge to the entire operating team including the anaesthetist. The complexity of surgical technique, length of operation, risk of hypothermia, changes in fluid, electrolyte and acid‐base balance require meticulous
Umesh Kumar Valecha, Shri Prakash Singh, Meenu Batra, Kanta M Rahul, Ashima Malhotra, Praneet Kumar   +5 more
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