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The Perioperative Anesthetic Management of Conjoined Twins: A Case Report

Authors

  • Catherine Renee B. Reyes, MD Division of Pediatric Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2794-5940 (##common.opensInNewWindow##)
  • Yves Kristine G. Garcia, MD, MBA Division of Pediatric Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.11521

Keywords:

conjoined twins omphalopagus anesthesia

Abstract

The perioperative management of conjoined twins poses unique anatomic, physiologic, logistic, and even ethical challenges, necessitating a multidisciplinary team approach. We present a case of omphalopagus conjoined twins separated at the second month of life (39 2/7 weeks post-conceptual age). This paper highlights significant components in the anesthetic management of conjoined twins for separation surgery, in light of modern medicine and technological advancements.

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