Closure of myelomeningocele using skin from stillborn twin.
We report a case of homologous skin transplantation from a stillborn twin to the surviving twin for coverage of a myelomeningocele defect. Genetic studies were not available preoperatively, however, similar morphogenetic anomalies of the twins suggested monozygosity. Long-term follow-up revealed a well-healed graft. Cutaneous genetics and literature review of twin homologous skin transplantation are presented.
Barwick
W J
WJ
Division of Plastic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
Oakes
J
J
Goldberg
J A
JA
D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D016332:Fetal Tissue Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery*; D012867:Skin / Q000196:embryology; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D014019:Tissue Donors