Body wall reconstruction for conjoined twins: Our experience and lessons learned

S Wu, K Guo, P Xiao, J Yang, J Sun - Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background Conjoined twinning is a rare congenital malformation, and the resultant huge
body wall defects after separation of conjoined twins represent a real challenge to surgeons …

Gains from the separation of two cases of conjoined twins

J Sun, Y Zhang, Q Ruan, S Tang, Z Sun… - Journal of plastic …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Conjoined twins are rare congenital malformations. Those who were
successfully separated with both twins surviving are even more rare. METHOD: Two pairs of …

Separation of thoraco-omphalo-ischiopagus conjoined twins: surgical planning, management, and outcomes

JG Trost Jr, LO Lin, SJ Clark… - Plastic and …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background: Conjoined twins are a rare medical phenomenon that offers a unique
challenge for medical professionals. The complex anatomy of conjoined twins dictates their …

Successful separation of conjoined twins: the contemporary experience and historic review in Memphis

TL Carlson, R Daugherty, A Miller… - Annals of Plastic …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Conjoined twins are a rare phenomenon with historically poor outcomes after separation.
We present a review of 8 sets of conjoined twins operated on in Memphis, Tenn, from 1953 …

[PDF][PDF] Use of local perforator flaps for closure of a thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twin defect after separation during the COVID-19 pandemic

NM Putri, P Kreshanti, I Aulia, AN Syarif, N Tunjung… - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
Introduction Conjoined twins are a rare medical phenomenon that poses unique challenges
for surgeons. Separation of conjoined twins involves multidisciplinary teamwork, complex …

Conjoined twin separation: lessons learned

OA Jackson, DW Low, D LaRossa - Plastic and reconstructive …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background: The separation of conjoined twins presents a unique challenge to many
pediatric surgical specialties. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for successful twin …

Separation of gastrothoracopagus conjoined twins: 2 cases report

JM Sun, QL Ruan, ZQ Sun, ST Tang… - Zhonghua wai ke za …, 2007 - europepmc.org
Methods Two pairs of gastrothoracopagus were admitted in July 2004 and April 2005
respectively. The first pair was separated by emergency surgery for the rupture of umbilical …

Conjoined Twin Separation: review of 30-year case experience and lessons learned

MS Shafarenko, RM Zuker - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: Conjoined twinning is a rare medical phenomenon, and numerous challenges
remain with respect to surgical separation and reconstruction. The purpose of this study is to …

Preoperative planning for the separation of omphalopagus conjoined twins—the role of a multicomponent medical model

JL Rhodes, M Yacoe - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Abdominal wall reconstruction after the separation of omphalopagus conjoined twins poses
a challenge for the reconstructive surgeon as separation often results in large defects …

[HTML][HTML] Management of ischiopagus twin separation with a focus on W–S incision design

F Ruiz, C Neiva-Vaz, MP Vazquez, JB Masson… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Ischiopagus us twins share parts of the spine, central nervous system,
gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts with various degrees of severity. Their separation is …