Anaesthesia for seperation of conjoined twins
Abstract
Thoraco omphalopagus type accounts for about 74% of all conjoined twins. This is the first reported case of successful separation of conjoined twins in Sri Lanka. Need of detailed preoperative assessment, multidisciplinary team approach, pre- operative meetings to collate information, formulating an agenda and developing a plan of action, organised approach to anaesthetising two individuals simultaneously and meticulous postoperative care is emphasised.
Responsibility of anaesthesia team in anaesthetizing two individual patients simultaneously is highlighted.
© 2015 Nimali Lochanie Ranawaka, Lakmini Perera, Sunil Wijayasuriya, Dayani Mendis, Anoma Perera, Anuja Abayadeera, published by College of Anaesthesiologists of Sri Lanka
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