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Separation of Conjoined Twins
Author(s) -
Wirt Shelia W.,
Algren Chris L.,
Wallace Valerie R.,
Glass Nancy
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)63494-7
Subject(s) - conjoined twins , obstetrics , medicine
Preparing for surgical separation of conjoined twins involves coordination, communication, and multidisciplinary planning by several specialties. This article discusses the embryology, etiology, and incidence of conjoined twins and provides a historical perspective of the different types of conjoined twins. A case study describes the perioperative management of conjoined twins at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston. Team members' roles are discussed, and the perioperative care of conjoined twins is detailed. AORN J 62 (Oct 1995) 527–545.
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