Perioperative challenges and anesthetic management in Thoraco-Omphalopagus twin separation: A case report

Administering anesthesia for the separation of conjoined twins poses distinct challenges for anesthesiologists. The rarity of these surgeries, coupled with the unique anatomical variations in each case, makes every separation procedure a distinct experience. This case report details the anesthetic m...

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Main Authors: R Safdhar Hasmi, Sateesh Verma, Vinita Singh, Gyanendra Pratap Singh
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/sja.sja_460_24
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description Administering anesthesia for the separation of conjoined twins poses distinct challenges for anesthesiologists. The rarity of these surgeries, coupled with the unique anatomical variations in each case, makes every separation procedure a distinct experience. This case report details the anesthetic management and the challenges faced during the separation of thoraco-omphalopagus twins at our tertiary care hospital.
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Perioperative challenges and anesthetic management in Thoraco-Omphalopagus twin separation: A case report
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
anaesthetic challenges
perioperative management
surgical separation
thoraco-omphalopagus twins
title Perioperative challenges and anesthetic management in Thoraco-Omphalopagus twin separation: A case report
title_full Perioperative challenges and anesthetic management in Thoraco-Omphalopagus twin separation: A case report
title_fullStr Perioperative challenges and anesthetic management in Thoraco-Omphalopagus twin separation: A case report
title_full_unstemmed Perioperative challenges and anesthetic management in Thoraco-Omphalopagus twin separation: A case report
title_short Perioperative challenges and anesthetic management in Thoraco-Omphalopagus twin separation: A case report
title_sort perioperative challenges and anesthetic management in thoraco omphalopagus twin separation a case report
topic anaesthetic challenges
perioperative management
surgical separation
thoraco-omphalopagus twins
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