Use of local perforator flaps for closure of a thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twin defect after separation during the COVID-19 pandemic

Use of local perforator flaps for closure of a thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twin defect after separation during the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction: Conjoined twins are a rare medical phenomenon that poses unique challenges for surgeons. Separation of conjoined twins involves multidisciplinary teamwork, complex medical management and surgical planning, and multi-stage operations and often still has a high mortality and morbidity ra...

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Main Authors: Nandita Melati Putri, Prasetyanugraheni Kreshanti, Indri Aulia, Akhmad Noviandi Syarif, Narottama Tunjung, Chaula Luthfia Sukasah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-07-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twins
Perforator flaps
Negative pressure wound therapy
COVID-19
Case report
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844021015462

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