Anaesthesia for separation of conjoined twins

1 December 1984

journal article
case report
Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia

Vol. 39 (12) , 1225-1228
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.1984.tb06436.x

Abstract

Anaesthetic procedures for successful separation of pygopagus twins are described. A bony union in the sacral region and communication of the subarachnoid space in this region were the main abnormalities. Various anaesthetic problems during the operation and in the immediate postoperative period are discussed.

Keywords

ANAESTHESIA
PAEDIATRIC
GENETIC FACTORS
CONGENITAL DEFECTS

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