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- Scott Campbell.
- Kenneth G. Jamieson Neurosurgical Unit, Royal Brisbane and Royal Children's Hospitals, 4029, Brisbane, Australia. scott_campbell@health.qld.gov.au
- Childs Nerv Syst. 2004 Aug 1; 20 (8-9): 601-6.
IntroductionThere are many problems facing the neurosurgeon when separating craniopagus twins. The condition is rare, with an incidence of 1 in 2.5 million births. As such there is a paucity of information in the literature regarding strategies for separation.Survival RatesOver the last 20 years, there has been a gradual improvement in survival rates due to a combination of improved imaging, surgical/anaesthetic techniques and postoperative care. Currently, survival rates following surgery are at 50-60%. More information regarding this condition is needed to make surgical separation a safer event.AimThe aim of this article is to discuss the preoperative work-up, technical details of surgery, postoperative care and lessons learned with respect to the separation of craniopagus twins.
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