Management of hydrocephalus in ilio-omphalopagus conjoined twins.
One member of ilio-omphalopagus conjoined twins developed symptomatic hydrocephalus. Uneventful ventriculoperitoneal shunting improved the baby's condition. Technical aspects of the neurosurgical and anesthetic management in this case are discussed.
Mawk
J R
JR
Department of Surgery (Pediatric Neurosurgery), University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68105-1065.
Hurlbert
B J
BJ
D000005:Abdomen; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007085:Ilium; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014781:Viscera