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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
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Bioline Code: js15053
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 20, No. 3, 2015, pp. 81-85
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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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