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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X
EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 20, No. 3, 2015, pp. 81-85
Bioline Code: js15053
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge

East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 20, No. 3, 2015, pp. 81-85

 en Parasitic Twin Successfully Managed in Uganda - Case Report
Kakembo, N.; Ayikoru, Rachael; Nabukenya, M.; Tumukunde, J.; Nambooze, P.; Kabajumba, B.; Ogdzediz, D. & Sekabira, J.

Abstract

Parasitic twin or heteropagus refers to asymmetric conjoined twins in which the tissues of defective twin (parasite) are dependent on the cardiovascular system of the other largely intact twin (autosite) for survival. It is a rare condition with isolated cases comprising most of the published work. We report a male baby with abnormal multiple limbs and trunk attached born by spontaneous vaginal delivery at home. Abdominal pelvic ultra sound showed situs inversus. The child had surgical separation of the parasite at five months and the recovery was un eventful.

Keywords
parasitic twin; heterpagus; Uganda

 
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