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Anatomical features and challenges in separation and reconstruction of heteropagus twins
- Source :
- Fierling, Rebecca Miriam; Horst Lüthy, Maya; Gobet, Rita; Aufdenblatten, Christoph Alexander; Dreher, Thomas; Zweifel, Noemi; Tharakan, Sasha Job; Möhrlen, Ueli (2021). Anatomical features and challenges in separation and reconstruction of heteropagus twins. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 67:101814.
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Heteropagus twins are an extremely rare condition and the term describes asymmetrical conjoined twins in which one twin (“autosite”) has a mostly intact body and the other twin (“parasite”) remains anatomically incomplete but is attached to and nourished by the other one. Autosites may show severe malformations themselves that are not associated with the twins’ fusion. Beyond the challenge of surgical separation further complex reconstructions may be necessary. In this case series we want to demonstrate that despite complex anatomic features, good functional (e.g. gastrointestinal, genitourinary and motoric) and aesthetic results can be achieved.
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- Database :
- OAIster
- Journal :
- Fierling, Rebecca Miriam; Horst Lüthy, Maya; Gobet, Rita; Aufdenblatten, Christoph Alexander; Dreher, Thomas; Zweifel, Noemi; Tharakan, Sasha Job; Möhrlen, Ueli (2021). Anatomical features and challenges in separation and reconstruction of heteropagus twins. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 67:101814.
- Notes :
- application/pdf, info:doi/10.5167/uzh-216170, English
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.on1443044967
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource