Anaesthesia for separation of conjoined twins.
Anaesthetic procedures for successful separation of pygopagus twins are described. A bony union in the sacral region and communication of the subarachnoid space in this region were the main abnormalities. Various anaesthetic problems during the operation and in the immediate postoperative period are discussed.
D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000379:methods; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D003125:Colostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011187:Posture; D012447:Sacrum / Q000002:abnormalities; D013346:Subarachnoid Space / Q000002:abnormalities; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000601:surgery*