Separation of craniopagus twins: the Brisbane experience.
Abstract
[INTRODUCTION] There are many problems facing the neurosurgeon when separating craniopagus twins. The condition is rare, with an incidence of 1 in 2.5 million births. As such there is a paucity of information in the literature regarding strategies for separation.
[SURVIVAL RATES] Over the last 20 years, there has been a gradual improvement in survival rates due to a combination of improved imaging, surgical/anaesthetic techniques and postoperative care. Currently, survival rates following surgery are at 50-60%. More information regarding this condition is needed to make surgical separation a safer event.
[AIM] The aim of this article is to discuss the preoperative work-up, technical details of surgery, postoperative care and lessons learned with respect to the separation of craniopagus twins.
[SURVIVAL RATES] Over the last 20 years, there has been a gradual improvement in survival rates due to a combination of improved imaging, surgical/anaesthetic techniques and postoperative care. Currently, survival rates following surgery are at 50-60%. More information regarding this condition is needed to make surgical separation a safer event.
[AIM] The aim of this article is to discuss the preoperative work-up, technical details of surgery, postoperative care and lessons learned with respect to the separation of craniopagus twins.
추출된 의학 개체 (NER)
| 유형 | 영어 표현 | 한국어 / 풀이 | UMLS CUI | 출처 | 등장 |
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| 약물 | [INTRODUCTION]
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scispacy | 1 |
MeSH Terms
Australia; Brain; Female; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Models, Anatomic; Neurosurgical Procedures; Postoperative Care; Preoperative Care; Skull; Surgery, Plastic; Twins, Conjoined