(1) Department of Surgery (Pediatric Neurosurgery), The University of Nebraska Medical Center, 68105-1065 Omaha, NE, USA;(2) Department of Anesthesiology, The University of Nebraska Medical Center, 68105-1065 Omaha, NE, USA
Abstract:
One member of ilio-omphalopagus conjoined twins developed symptomatic hydrocephalus. Uneventful ventriculoperitoneal shunting improved the baby's condition. Technical aspects of the neurosurgical and anesthetic management in this case are discussed.