Separation of thoraco-omphalopagus Siamese twin.
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2004-08-04
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A pair of female thoraco-omphalopagus twins, with two pairs of lungs, common diaphragm and separate pleural cavities was separated at the age of 5(1/2) months after a parasitic relationship had developed between them. Before separation both the babies developed recurrent respiratory tract infection and frequent diarrhea. They were treated with medical therapy and made fit for anesthesia. The combined weight of the twins was 4(1/2) kg at birth and the combined weight at the time of separation was 9(1/2) kg. One baby was smaller in growth compared to the other baby. The closure of anterior abdominal wall was difficult in both babies. However, we could close it without use of any biodegradable patches or tissue expander. Both the babies survived and are doing well after 3 months of separation.
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Ray AK, Mukherjee NN, Mukherjee G, Patra R, Ghosh DK. Separation of thoraco-omphalopagus Siamese twin. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2004 Aug; 71(8): 755-7