Successful Separation of Omphalopagus Twins: A Case Report
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Successful Separation of Omphalopagus Twins: A Case Report
Omphalopagus twins are conjoined twins sharing part of gastrointestinal system and abdominal wall. These types of twins have best chances of survival if successfully separated. We report a case of successfully separated omphalopagus twins at day six of life.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Neonatal Surgery
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2226-0439
DOI: 10.47338/jns.v5.272