Successful Separation of Omphalopagus Twins: A Case Report
Omphalopagus twins are conjoined twins sharing part of gastrointestinal system and abdominal wall. These types of twins have best chances of survival if successfully separated. We report a case of successfully separated omphalopagus twins at day six of life.
Main Authors: | Prashant S Patil, Paras Kothari, Abhaya Gupta, Geeta Kekre, KV Dikshit, Ravi Kamble, Shahaji Deshmukh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EL-Med-Pub
2015-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Neonatal Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/272 |
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