The role of rapid tissue expansion in separating xipho-omphalopagus conjoined twins in Vietnam

Conjoined twins are rare, and each set of conjoined twins has a unique conjoined anatomy. It is necessary to perform separation to increase the chance of patient survival. Tissue expansion is an advanced technique for providing sufficient soft tissue and skin for wound closure. We report the success...

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Main Authors: Tran Thiet Son, Pham Thi Viet Dung, Ta Thi Hong Thuy, Vu Duy Kien, Nguyen Thanh Liem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2021-07-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-2020-02467.pdf