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Article: AIRWAY EVALUATION OF CONJOINED TWINS
- Article from:
- The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology
- Article date:
- January 1, 2005
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CopyrightCopyright Annals Publishing Company Jan 2005. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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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. This case of thoraco-omphaloischiopagus laterally conjoined twins demonstrates the importance of videoendoscopic airway evaluation in the management of conjoined twins. Direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy was used to evaluate ventilator dependence and demonstrated tracheal anomalies that were partially responsible for difficulties with weaning and endotracheal tube placement. Knowledge of the airway anomalies assisted in ventilator management of the twins, and the ...
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