Successful separation of Xipho-Omphalopagus twins

Xipho-omphalopagus twins are conjoined twins sharing some part of gastrointestinal system and lower sternum. These types of twins have best chances of survival if successfully separated. We report a case of successfully separated Xipho-omphalopagus twins, highlighting the importance of proper planni...

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Main Authors: Oak S, Joshi R, Parelkar Sandesh, Bhat Uday, Satish Kumar K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2007-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
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Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2007;volume=12;issue=4;spage=218;epage=220;aulast=Oak