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https://doi.org/10.19106/jmedscie004503201306
Copy DOIPublication Date: Sep 1, 2013 | |
Citations: 2 | License type: cc-by-nc |
Conjoined twins are rare occurrences in medical practice. In this study, two cases of conjoined twins, parapagus dicephalus and ischiopagus tetrapus are reported in Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The first case i.e. five-day-old male parapagus dicephalus conjoined twins referred to the hospital. The twins have two heads, two arms and two legs. X-ray examination reveals two vertebrae collumn, single heart, and single pelvis. Moreover ultrasonography examination reveals conjoining of liver and echocardiography examinatin reveals single atrium. The twins were diagnosed as parapagus dicephalus. As a result of their fusion, operative care had been considered to be unacceptable. After several weeks in neonatal intensive care, they died. The second case i.e. two-day-old female conjoined twins with conjoining at ischium region referred to the hospital. Ultrasonography and abdominal examination reveal conjoining at intestinum, buttock and ischium. The twins was diagnsed as ischiopagus tetrapus. They were successfully separated at 6 months of age. They are alive and well so far for more than 7 years. In conclusion, the prognosis of conjoined twins is related to the type, extent of union and organ abnormalities. The successful separation of conjoined twins might be determined by good planning and staff enthusiasm and dedication.
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