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Guide Wire Assisted Catheterization and Colored Dye Injection for Vascular Mapping of Monochorionic Twin Placentas

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Published on: September 5, 2011

Ischiopagus tripus conjoined twins.

Yousuf A Khan¹

¹Department of Pediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health Karachi, Pakistan.

APSP Journal of Case Reports

|September 7, 2012

Summary

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This case study details rare ischiopagus-tripus conjoined twins, fused at the lower body. Sadly, the twins, who had complex anatomical abnormalities, passed away before surgical intervention could occur.

Keywords:

Conjoined Twins Ischiopagus Tetrapus Tripus

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Area of Science:

Medical Science
Pediatrics
Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

Conjoined twinning is a rare congenital defect with varying classifications.
The ischiopagus variety, characterized by fusion at the pelvic region, is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

The case involved ischiopagus-tripus conjoined twins, fused along the lower halves of their bodies.
One twin appeared healthy, while the other was smaller, ill, sluggish, and cyanosed.
Anatomical observations included two separate lower limbs on one side, a fused limb on the other, an imperforate anus, and underdeveloped genitalia.

Findings:

The twins presented with significant anatomical anomalies, including shared lower body fusion and malformed lower limbs.
Genitourinary and lower gastrointestinal tract malformations were noted, indicating complex developmental issues.

Implications:

This case highlights the extreme rarity and complex challenges associated with ischiopagus-tripus conjoined twins.
Such cases underscore the need for advanced diagnostic and potential surgical planning, despite the often-poor prognosis.