Successful separation of ischiopagus tripus conjoined twins with comparative analysis of methods for abdominal wall closure and use of the tripus limb

The authors report the successful delivery, preoperative management, and postoperative courses of ischiopagus tripus twin girls successfully separated at 5 months of age. Surgical objectives were predicated on survival and optimum postseparation reconstructive potential for both girls. Each twin has...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 1997-12, Vol.32 (12), p.1761-1766
Main Authors: Doski, John J, Heiman, Howard S, Solenberger, Robert I, Stefko, Raymond M, Kuivila, Thomas, Rozanski, Thomas A, Flack, Charles A, Thurman, Robert T, Milbourn, Catherine T, Cheu, Henry W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Muscles - surgery
Abnormalities, Multiple - surgery
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Leg - abnormalities
Medical sciences
Orthopedic surgery
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Multiple
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Twins, Conjoined - surgery
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Summary:The authors report the successful delivery, preoperative management, and postoperative courses of ischiopagus tripus twin girls successfully separated at 5 months of age. Surgical objectives were predicated on survival and optimum postseparation reconstructive potential for both girls. Each twin has subsequently undergone additional procedures, and both are doing well 2 years after separation. The authors reviewed 17 known cases of ischiopagus tripus separation, comparing anatomic findings, use of the tripus limb, operative strategies, and attainment of abdominal closure. This 18th case includes the first report of splitting the tripus limb and giving each girl a femur. The authors found that detailed systemic investigation, advanced coordinated teamwork with appropriate technical support, applications of new technologies or reapplication of existing technologies, meticulous planning, and favorable anatomy were vital in yielding favorable outcomes.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3468(97)90529-7