Conjoined Twins Research Paper
Separation of Craniopagus Twins How conjoined twins are separated has been a mystery for some people. Conjoined twins have are classified according to the site of connection. One of the types is craniopagus, which is defined as the conjoined twins who are fused at the skull (1). There are four types of conjoined twins joined at the head: the first is craniopagus, which are joined only in the calvarium (1). The second is cephalopagus are joined ventrally, from the top of the head down to the umbilicus (1). The third is parapagus diprosopus in which they are joined laterally. They have 2 faces on 1 head and share only 1 body (1). The fourth is rachipagus are joined dorsally along the vertebral column and may also involve the occiput (1). The separation of craniopagus twins is possible yet rare (1). Separating conjoined twins involves three processes which are diagnosis, surgery,
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First of all, doctors perform three-dimensional reconstruction, magnetic resonance imaging, and magnetic resonance venography to use data to acquire diagrams and clear stereolithographic models (1). Secondly, they do heart tests, such as echocardiography and electrocardiography (4). Lastly, the twins are tested by computed tomography scan which is used to see inside the skull without cutting (4). All these examinations are taken to carefully detect the places of fusion and to determine the ability to perform a surgery, as in some cases, staying joined presents the best chances to survive (5). For example, when craniopagus twins share a blood supplier in the distribution of the anterior and posterior cerebral arteries the separation is considered impossible (4). On the other hand, when a surgical separation is possible, the surgeons will make a careful plan for surgery (5). For instance, part of panning involves selecting experts in various types of care such as surgeons, plastic surgeons, and anesthetist
First of all, doctors perform three-dimensional reconstruction, magnetic resonance imaging, and magnetic resonance venography to use data to acquire diagrams and clear stereolithographic models (1). Secondly, they do heart tests, such as echocardiography and electrocardiography (4). Lastly, the twins are tested by computed tomography scan which is used to see inside the skull without cutting (4). All these examinations are taken to carefully detect the places of fusion and to determine the ability to perform a surgery, as in some cases, staying joined presents the best chances to survive (5). For example, when craniopagus twins share a blood supplier in the distribution of the anterior and posterior cerebral arteries the separation is considered impossible (4). On the other hand, when a surgical separation is possible, the surgeons will make a careful plan for surgery (5). For instance, part of panning involves selecting experts in various types of care such as surgeons, plastic surgeons, and anesthetist