Separation of craniopagus joined at the occiput. Case report.
Siamese or conjoined twins have intrigued both the physician and layperson for centuries. The craniopagus type (joined at the head) is exceedingly rare, with an incidence of one in 2.5 million births. Most clinicians never see a case of craniopagus, and those who do rarely see more than one. The authors present a case of the craniopagus type of conjoined twins born and recently separated in Brisbane, Australia. The prenatal diagnosis, subsequent investigations, separation, and outcome are presented.
Campbell
Scott
S
Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Children's Hospital and Royal Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. Scott_Campbell@health.qld.gov.au
Theile
Richard
R
Stuart
Gordon
G
Cheng
Eddie
E
Sinnott
Stephen
S
Pritchard
Gary
G
Isles
Alan
A
D001921:Brain / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000601:surgery*