“Separation of Craniopagus Twins: A 30-year Systematic Review of Surgical Outcomes”
Anatomical configuration, surgical staging, utilization of tissue expanders, and urgency of operation were significantly associated with craniopagus separation outcomes. These findings highlight the importance of procedural factors and surgical advancements that may improve the survival of twins during separation.
Authors
- Andi Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4855-5442)
- Kevin Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1004-8310)
- Amber Stefanski
- Joel J. Hwang
- Joanna M. Kemp
- Philippe Mercier
Institutions
- Saint Louis University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012962
- Primary Topic
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00