Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Anestesia para separação cirúrgica de emergência de onfalópogos

Anesthesia for emergency separation of omphalopagus conjoined twins

Adriano Bechara de Souza Hobaika; Kléber Costa de Castro Pires; Vitto Bruce Salles Alves Fernandes

http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-70942010000300009 Braz J Anesthesiol, vol.60, n3, p.311-314, 2010
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JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A taxa de mortalidade da cirurgia de separação de gêmeos unidos no período neonatal é de 50%, podendo chegar a 75% se ocorrer em situação de emergência. O planejamento da cirurgia de separação é meticuloso e envolve exames de imagem, avaliação da circulação cruzada e até a realização de outros procedimentos cirúrgicos de preparação, como a expansão de pele. RELATO DO CASO: Gêmeas onfalópogas com 11 dias de vida foram separadas em caráter de emergência devido ao óbito da irmã por sepse associada à cardiopatia. O fígado era um órgão comum e foi separado. A gêmea sobrevivente veio a óbito seis dias depois. CONCLUSÕES: A separação no período neonatal deve ser evitada devido à imaturidade dos sistemas orgânicos dos pacientes. Contudo, situações de emergência como esta podem impor a realização do procedimento.

Palavras-chave

ANESTESIA, CIRURGIA, CIRURGIA

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The rate of mortality during the surgical separation of conjoined twins in the neonatal period is 50% and can reach up to 75% if it occurs in emergency situations. The planning of the surgical separation procedure is detailed and involves imaging assessment, evaluation of cross-circulation and even other surgical preparation procedures, such as skin expansion. CASE REPORT: Eleven-day-old female omphalopagus conjoined twins underwent emergency surgical separation due to the death of one twin caused by sepsis associated to cardiopathy. The liver was shared by the twins and was separated. The surviving twin died six days later. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical separation of conjoined twins in the neonatal period must be avoided due to the patients' organic system immaturity. However, emergency situations such as the one described herein can require the procedure to be carried out.

Keywords

ANESTHESIA, SURGERY, SURGERY

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