Ischiopagus parasites are fetal defects attached to a relatively normal twin by pelvis. This is the first reported case of parasitic ischiopagus twins without prenatal diagnosis successfully managed in Mozambique. A multidisciplinary team was involved in the supernumerary limbs excision. After 7 months, the infant has a normal development.
Successful management of a parasitic ischiopagus conjoined twins in a low-income setting
MONTEMEZZO, GENNI;Da Dalt, Liviana;Trevisanuto, Daniele;Gamba, Piergiorgio;Pizzol, Damiano;CAVALIERE, ELENA
2018
Abstract
Ischiopagus parasites are fetal defects attached to a relatively normal twin by pelvis. This is the first reported case of parasitic ischiopagus twins without prenatal diagnosis successfully managed in Mozambique. A multidisciplinary team was involved in the supernumerary limbs excision. After 7 months, the infant has a normal development.
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