Successful separation of male pygopagus with anal canal and urethral reconstruction: a case report

Successful separation of male pygopagus with anal canal and urethral reconstruction: a case report

Abstract Background Pygopagus is a type of conjoined twin binding at the buttocks. Some cases of pygopagus involve the fusion of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and spinal cord. Few cases of male pygopagus have been reported; however, the prognosis after separation is unclear. Herein, we...

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Main Authors: Chiyoshi Toyama, Motonari Nomura, Yuko Tazuke, Chisato Yokota, Naoki Kagawa, Haruhiko Kishima, Akihiro Yoshimura, Takeshi Ujike, Akira Nagahara, Norio Nonomura, Tateki Kubo, Futoshi Matsui, Fumi Matsumoto, Hiroomi Okuyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2022-03-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Conjoined twin
Pygopagus
Anal canal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01398-6
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