VIEWPOINT Conjoined twins are fused twins resulting from incomplete division of a single blastocyst, 13 to16 days post fertilization (1). Complete division of a human zygote within seven days of fertilization yields identical monozygotic twins (1). Fused body components, overlapping visceral components and impaired organogenesis characterize this anomaly (1–5). Classification of conjoined twins...

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.

Dr. Fadel’s response: Conjoined twins is a serious problem, and it is also very variable one. There are many different degrees of conjoined twins. Some of them can be easily separated, while others are very difficult or impossible to separate. Success depends on the particular way they are conjoined; therefore, there is no one answer to this question. Successful separation depends on the extent...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The rate of mortality during the surgical separation of conjoined twins in the neonatal period is 50% and can reach up to 75% if it occurs in emergency situations. The planning of the surgical separation procedure is detailed and involves imaging assessment, evaluation of cross-circulation and even other surgical preparation procedures, such as skin expansion. CASE R...

Sheep conjoined twins have been reported less than cow. An apparently female conjoined twin lambs was examined based on external and internal features. In radiology, two vertebral columns and two pairs of the ribs were seen. Only two heads and two necks were separated (thoraco-omphalopygopagus). There were three forelimbs (tribrachius), one of which grew on dorsal region as a notomelus.  Teat b...

A conjoined twin is one of the rare congenital defects. Ischiopagus variety is even rarer. We present a case of ischiopagus-tripus conjoined twins. They were fused at the lower halves of the bodies. One of the twins was apparently normal looking, active and pink. The other twin was small, ill looking, sluggish and cyanosed. There were two well formed separate lower limbs on one side and a fused...

inflammatory (Meloxicam, 30 ml) drugs were administered daily for 5 days. Antiseptic dressing of the surgical wound was done on alternate day using povidone iodine solution and sutures were removed on day 14 after the operation. All the treated animals recovered without any complication. After removal, all the conjoined twins were subjected to postmortem examination and it was observed that all...