Thoraco-abdomtinal flap for repairing the defects after separation of the thoraco-adbomino-conjoined twins.
- Author:
An-jun HU
1
;
Shi-rong RUAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Abdomen; abnormalities; Humans; Infant; Male; Surgical Flaps; Surgical Procedures, Operative; methods; Thorax; abnormalities; Treatment Outcome; Twins, Conjoined; surgery
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(2):108-109
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate a technique for repairing a large thoraco-abdominal defect after the separation of the thoraco-abdomino-conjoined twins.
METHODSA 8 cm x 5 cm thoraco-abdominal flap on each side of the trunk of the conjoined twins was designed before the separation. The flap from the A-infant was used for repairing the thoraco-abdominal defect of the B-infant while the flap from the B-infant for the defect of the A-infant.
RESULTSBoth of the defects after the separation of the conjoined twins were completely covered by the flaps. The flaps were survival very well with very good appearance.
CONCLUSIONThe above technique could be a good way for repairing the defects after the separation of the thoraco-abdominal conjoined twins.
