Ruptured omphalocele in thoracoomphalopagus conjoined twins.
A ruptured omphalocele is a very rare complication in conjoined twins. Some cases have prompted emergency neonatal separation of the twins with varying results. We report a case of ruptured omphalocele in a thoraco-omphalopagus twin managed by primary repair of the defect at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu. The twins later had a successful elective separation. Challenges of managing this case in our setting and the advantages of avoiding emergency neonatal separation are highlighted.
Ekenze
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SO
Sub-Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria. soekenze@yahoo.com
Ibeziako
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SN
Adimora
G N
GN
Anyanwu
P A
PA
Ekwunife
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H
Ajuzieogu
V O
VO
D005260:Female; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012421:Rupture; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000601:surgery*