Parasitic Rachipagus Conjoined Twins: Surgical Management and Follow-up of a Case in Kenya
Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We present the case, surgical management and follow-up, of a parasitic rachipagus conjoined twin born to a 23 year old lady. The parasitic twin had hypoplastic upper and lower limbs attached to the dorsal thoracic and lumbar region respectively with poorly developed external genitalia. At surgery, a neurovascular bundle was found attached to the parasite upper limb. The parasite was successfully excised. Subsequent follow up of the child has revealed a boy who despite the weakness of his left lower limb is able to participate in all activities of boys his age. Rachipagus conjoined twins are uncommon and literature only indicates a single report of two cases in Africa. Our case report adds to the number of cases of this condition that have been reported in Africa.
Authors: PR Oduor, K Nyamal
Institution: Egerton University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W751065100