Minimally conjoined omphalopagi: emphasis on embryogenesis and possibility of emergency separation
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.50, no.5, pp.503-508, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 50 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2008
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.503-508
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Minimally conjoined omphalopagus twins (MCOTs) has been recognized in the last decade as a special subgroup in which omphalopagus twins have union of peritoneal cavities through anterior lower abdominal wall defect with union of distal small intestine and patent urachal structures and associating anorectal malformation.