African Journal of Paediatric Surgery (Jan 2010)
Emergency separation of a xipho-omphalopagus twin in a developing country
Abstract
Female conjoined twins (thoraco-omphalopagus) were delivered by emergency caesarean section in a private nursing home. On examination, one of the twins was dead and was threatening the survival of the surviving twin (twin A). An emergency separation was performed to salvage the surviving twin.