Pygopagus Twins Separation Using a Rectangular Fasciocutaneous Flap: Case Report From Beirut, Lebanon
Summary:. Conjoined twins, although rare, present unique challenges in surgical management, particularly regarding skin closure after separation. This case report details the successful separation of pygopagus conjoined twins using a rectangular skin flap technique. The twins, joined at the lumbar a...
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| author | Christopher Hakim, MD Saif Emsieh, MD Edwin Chrabieh Jana Zeineddine, MD Amir Ibrahim, MD |
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| description | Summary:. Conjoined twins, although rare, present unique challenges in surgical management, particularly regarding skin closure after separation. This case report details the successful separation of pygopagus conjoined twins using a rectangular skin flap technique. The twins, joined at the lumbar and sacral regions, underwent meticulous preoperative planning and collaborative effort from multiple medical teams. The surgery involved raising fasciocutaneous rectangular flaps over the buttocks, spine separation, rectal division, and reconstruction of pelvic floor muscles. The primary skin closure was achieved successfully. This case highlights the superior gluteal-based rectangular flap technique in such a separation and the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in improving outcomes for complex surgeries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-df55f766a5de434293901881c1f267072025-01-24T09:19:58ZengWolters KluwerPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open2169-75742025-01-01131e647810.1097/GOX.0000000000006478202501000-00039Pygopagus Twins Separation Using a Rectangular Fasciocutaneous Flap: Case Report From Beirut, LebanonChristopher Hakim, MD0Saif Emsieh, MD1Edwin Chrabieh2Jana Zeineddine, MD3Amir Ibrahim, MD4From the * Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonFrom the * Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon† Department of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.† Department of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.From the * Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonSummary:. Conjoined twins, although rare, present unique challenges in surgical management, particularly regarding skin closure after separation. This case report details the successful separation of pygopagus conjoined twins using a rectangular skin flap technique. The twins, joined at the lumbar and sacral regions, underwent meticulous preoperative planning and collaborative effort from multiple medical teams. The surgery involved raising fasciocutaneous rectangular flaps over the buttocks, spine separation, rectal division, and reconstruction of pelvic floor muscles. The primary skin closure was achieved successfully. This case highlights the superior gluteal-based rectangular flap technique in such a separation and the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in improving outcomes for complex surgeries.http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006478 |
| spellingShingle | Christopher Hakim, MD Saif Emsieh, MD Edwin Chrabieh Jana Zeineddine, MD Amir Ibrahim, MD Pygopagus Twins Separation Using a Rectangular Fasciocutaneous Flap: Case Report From Beirut, Lebanon Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
| title | Pygopagus Twins Separation Using a Rectangular Fasciocutaneous Flap: Case Report From Beirut, Lebanon |
| title_full | Pygopagus Twins Separation Using a Rectangular Fasciocutaneous Flap: Case Report From Beirut, Lebanon |
| title_fullStr | Pygopagus Twins Separation Using a Rectangular Fasciocutaneous Flap: Case Report From Beirut, Lebanon |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pygopagus Twins Separation Using a Rectangular Fasciocutaneous Flap: Case Report From Beirut, Lebanon |
| title_short | Pygopagus Twins Separation Using a Rectangular Fasciocutaneous Flap: Case Report From Beirut, Lebanon |
| title_sort | pygopagus twins separation using a rectangular fasciocutaneous flap case report from beirut lebanon |
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