Separation of siamese twins at the head (craniopagus): the Brisbane experience

Siamese twins have intrigued both the physician and layperson for many centuries. Craniopagus twins (joined at the head) are exceedingly rare with an incidence of 1/5 million births. Most clinicians never see a case of craniopagus, and those who do rarely see more than one. The author would like to...

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Published inUltrasound in obstetrics & gynecology Vol. 18; no. s1; p. F75
Main Authors Campbell, S. F., Jamieson, K. G., Sinnott, S. J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Blackwell Science, Ltd 01.10.2001
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Summary:Siamese twins have intrigued both the physician and layperson for many centuries. Craniopagus twins (joined at the head) are exceedingly rare with an incidence of 1/5 million births. Most clinicians never see a case of craniopagus, and those who do rarely see more than one. The author would like to present two cases of craniopagus twins born and separated recently in Brisbane, Australia. The problems associated with separation and outcomes will be discussed.
ISSN:0960-7692
1469-0705
DOI:10.1046/j.1469-0705.2001.0180S1031.x