Conjoined Twins (Siamese Twins)

12/01/2009 - "With the advent of modern ultrasonography the diagnosis of MCMA multiple pregnancies and the combined complications such as cord entanglement, malformations including the incidence if conjoined twins and even threatening preterm delivery or twin-twin transfusion syndrome has improved. "
05/01/2004 - "The most common cardiac anomalies in twin pregnancies was twin to twin transfusion syndrome (10%), the other are cardiac problems in conjoined twins."
12/01/1995 - "Extrauterine twin-twin transfusion syndrome after birth in conjoined twins."
10/01/1995 - "These conditions include monoamniotic twins, congenital anomalies unique to twins, ie, conjoined twins and acardia, intrauterine fetal demise, and twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. "
06/01/2011 - "(II-2) These complications include: 1. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome 2. Monoamniotic twins gestation 3. Conjoined twins 4. Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence 5. Single fetal death in the second or third trimester 6. Growth discordance in monochorionic twins. "

11/01/1994 - "There were two cases of malformation: a foetus with deformity of fore- and hind-limbs at 400 mg/kg/day in the dose-finding study and conjoined twins exhibiting three fore-limbs and four hind-limbs at 125 mg/kg/day in the teratological study. "

09/01/2013 - "Asymmetric and parasitic conjoined twins are extremely rare anomalies of monochorionic monoamniotic twins, consisting of an incomplete twin attached to the fully developed body of the co-twin. "
06/01/2011 - "Parasitic and asymmetric conjoined twins are rarer anomalies of monochorionic monoamniotic twins; which consist of an incomplete twin attached to the fully developed body of the co-twin. "
01/01/2007 - "In the rare case of conjoined twins, an interdisciplinary approach is required, with feto-maternal specialists playing a pivotal role in co-ordinating teamwork and planning successive stages of management."
02/01/2015 - "Highlights from the 15th International Congress of Twin Studies/Twin Research: Differentiating MZ Co-twins Via SNPs; Mistaken Infant Twin-Singleton Hospital Registration; Narcolepsy With Cataplexy; Hearing Loss and Language Learning/Media Mentions: Broadway Musical Recalls Conjoined Hilton Twins; High Fashion Pair; Twins Turn 102; Insights From a Conjoined Twin Survivor."
01/01/2006 - "Of 32 cases, six demonstrated fetal complications specific to monochorionic twinning; the findings consisted of conjoined twins (n=2), twin-twin transfusion syndrome (n=1), co-twin demise with embolic disease (n=2), and twin-reversed arterial perfusion. "

09/01/2000 - "A case report is presented of the prenatal diagnosis of conjoined twins at 10 weeks and 2 days' gestation using three-dimensional ultrasound (3D US). "
09/01/2000 - "Diagnosis of conjoined twins at 10 weeks using three-dimensional ultrasound: a case report."
09/01/2000 - "We present a case of omphalopagus conjoined twins diagnosed at 10 weeks of gestation with selective reduction performed at 12 weeks. "
04/01/1998 - "Three-dimensional transvaginal sonography of conjoined twins at 10 weeks: a case report."
01/01/1992 - "Conjoined twins were diagnosed at 10 weeks of gestation in a triplet pregnancy obtained by means of in vitro fertilization. "

08/04/2014 - "The Siamese-twin porphyrin (1H4) is a redox noninnocent pyrazole-expanded porphyrin with two equivalent dibasic {N4} binding sites. "
09/18/2013 - "The Siamese-twin porphyrin (2H4) is a unique pyrazole-expanded porphyrin providing two adjacent cavities each offering an {N4} binding motif. "
05/03/2013 - "Siamese-twin porphyrin: a pyrazole-based expanded porphyrin of persistent helical conformation."
02/07/2011 - "Siamese-twin porphyrin: a pyrazole-based expanded porphyrin providing a bimetallic cavity."
05/03/2013 - "The 3+3-type synthesis of a pyrazole-based expanded porphyrin 22 H4, a hexaphyrin analogue named Siamese-twin porphyrin, and its homobimetallic diamagnetic nickel(II) and paramagnetic copper(II) complexes, 22 Ni2 and 22 Cu2, are described. "

04/01/2012 - "In this article, the authors review multiple techniques available to plastic surgeons for providing adequate soft-tissue coverage in this unique clinical situation and present lessons learned from their experience at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with seven conjoined twin separations performed between the years 1980 and 2007. "
05/19/2009 - "3D entity model of skin and spine of conjoined twins were made by fast plastic technique and equipment according to 3D data model. "

08/04/2014 - "Selective synthesis and redox sequence of a heterobimetallic nickel/copper complex of the noninnocent Siamese-twin porphyrin."
05/03/2013 - "The 3+3-type synthesis of a pyrazole-based expanded porphyrin 22 H4, a hexaphyrin analogue named Siamese-twin porphyrin, and its homobimetallic diamagnetic nickel(II) and paramagnetic copper(II) complexes, 22 Ni2 and 22 Cu2, are described. "

01/17/1987 - "Griseofulvin teratology, including two thoracopagus conjoined twins."
09/01/2004 - "In addition, 55 conjoined twins were evaluated in the data set of the Hungarian Congenital Abnormality Registry, and no conjoined twins had mother with griseofulvin treatment during pregnancy. "

01/01/2012 - "Epigastric heteropagus conjoined twins: two case studies and associated DNA analysis."
10/01/2014 - "Tribute to dr louis keith: twin and physician extraordinaire/twin research reports: influences on asthma severity; chimerism revisited; DNA strand break repair/media reports: twins born apart; elevated twin frequencies; celebrity father of twins; conjoined twinning."

02/01/1998 - "In conjoined twins, assessment of renal function is necessary and should include serial measurements of urine volumes and urine creatinine clearance. "
06/01/1991 - "One of the babies in a pair of xiphaomphalopagus conjoined twins developed oliguria, transient rise in serum creatinine and persistent nephrogram on the sixth day of life following injection of radiocontrast medium for computerised axial tomography scanning of the urinary system. "

01/01/2007 - "Pygopagus conjoined twins were born by caesarean section at 34 weeks of gestation. "
07/01/2002 - "Term conjoined twins, born from Cesarean section, weighing together 5100 g, who were classified as ischiopagus tetrapus. "
02/01/1999 - "[Anesthetic management of cesarean section for conjoined twins]."
05/01/1998 - "Omphalopagus conjoined twins were born by cesarean section after their 24-year-old gravida 2, para 1 mother went into labor at 35 weeks' gestation. "
06/01/1997 - "Delivery of conjoined twins by lower segment caesarean section."

04/01/2015 - "Insights From Twin Research: Conference at Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne, Australia / Twin Studies: Timing of Monozygotic Splitting and Commentary; Gestational Diabetes; ICOMBO'S Post-Partum Depression Study; Photographs of Conjoined Twins / Human Interest: Rare Quadruplets; Mistaken Identity on the Soccer Field; Prenatal Laser Surgery on Triplets; Twins Born to Prince and Princess of Monaco."

04/01/2013 - "Anesthesia was simultaneously induced in all conjoined twins. "
05/01/2010 - "Anesthesia for emergency separation of omphalopagus conjoined twins."
01/01/2005 - "[Experience with anesthesia in the surgical separation of siamese twins]."
01/01/2005 - "Case reports in the literature on conjoined twins discuss the difficulties with anesthesia and surgical separation; however, the role of airway endoscopy as a means of evaluating the respiratory tract has not been described. "
02/16/1997 - "Managing anesthesia care for separation of conjoined twins poses a special challenge for the anesthesia team. "

11/01/2012 - "Historically, these approaches have included, as with the separation of many other types of conjoined twins, the use of tissue expansion before separation followed by separation surgery. "
12/01/2009 - "Tissue expansion has a limited role in these reconstructions but most notably is an aid to separation of conjoined twins. "
12/01/1986 - "Intra-abdominal tissue expansion: an adjunct in the separation of conjoined twins."
05/01/2009 - "Induced restrictive lung disease secondary to tissue expansion in ischiopagus conjoined twins (invited discussion)."
04/01/2009 - "Induced restrictive lung disease secondary to tissue expansion in ischiopagus conjoined twins."

04/01/2014 - "As any complex surgical procedure, separation of conjoined twins requires complex anaesthesia management that is a prerequisite of performing the operation, while complex postoperative care is a decisive factor in the survival of the patients. "
01/01/1997 - "Furthermore, separation of conjoined twins is certain to cause various degrees of anatomical as well as functional disorders associated with the surgical procedure, and provision for the postoperative care for these disorders is indispensable."
12/01/1994 - "Favorable anatomy and the combined expertise of nurses, physicians, and supporting hospital staff during perinatal, neonatal, surgical, and postoperative care and management led to the successful separation of these conjoined twins."
01/01/2000 - "Careful preoperative evaluation proper anesthesia and surgical technique, and postoperative care are essential to the successful separation of the conjoined twins."