Minimally Jointed Symmetrical Pygopagus Twins - Successful Surgical Separation

J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2022 Mar-Apr;27(2):255-257. doi: 10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_357_20. Epub 2022 Mar 1.

Abstract

Conjoined pygopagus accounts for about 17% of all conjoined twins and commonly share the gluteal region, terminal spine, lower gastrointestinal, urological, and reproductive tracts. This makes their separation a very challenging task. We report herein pygopagus twins who had minimal fusion in coccygeal region and could be separated without a complicated procedure. The case is being reported to add to the literature and emphasize that simple fusion in conjoined twins can be relatively easy to manage.

Keywords: Coccygeal; conjoined twins; fusion; pygopagus.

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