Anesthetic management of pygopagus conjoined twins: Techniques to evaluate cross-circulation
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
3-30-2016
Journal
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Volume
9
Issue
3
Keywords
Conjoined twins; Pediatric anesthesia; Pygopagus
Abstract
© 2016, E-Century Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved. Given the associated intricacies associated with surgery and anesthetic management, the care of conjoined twins requires a multidisciplinary approach. Due to the complexity of these patients, anesthetic care may be required for radiologic imaging, placement of tissue expanders, insertion of permanent or temporary vascular access devices, and definitive separation surgery. We present a case of pygopagus conjoined twins with multiple anesthetic encounters, including definitive separation surgery. The perioperative management of such patients, with emphasis on the shared circulation and airway management, is discussed.
APA Citation
Kamata, M., Whitaker, E., Bryant, J., Besner, G., Leonard, J., Governale, L., Pearson, G., Kirschner, R., Wood, R., Levitt, M., & Tobias, J. (2016). Anesthetic management of pygopagus conjoined twins: Techniques to evaluate cross-circulation. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 9 (3). Retrieved from https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/smhs_surgery_facpubs/2952