Separation of ischiopagus tetrapus conjoined twins in Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta

  • Rochadi Rochadi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14238/pi48.6.2008.381-4
Keywords: ischiopagus tetrapus conjoined twins

Abstract

This paper reports a case of conjoined twins
who were successfully separated in Sardjito Hospital,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia in 2006.

Author Biography

Rochadi Rochadi
Department of Child Health, Medical School, Gadjah Mada
University, Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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Published
2016-09-15
How to Cite
1.
Rochadi R. Separation of ischiopagus tetrapus conjoined twins in Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta. PI [Internet]. 15Sep.2016 [cited 19Apr.2024];48(6):381-. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/633
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Vol 48 No 6 (2008): November 2008
Section
Case Report

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Received 2016-09-14
Accepted 2016-09-14
Published 2016-09-15