Pygopagus separation surgery: Role of 3D printing

dc.contributor.author	Ogalo, J. P.
dc.contributor.author	Kambuni, F.
dc.contributor.author	Kiboi, J. G
dc.date.accessioned	2021-07-29T07:27:06Z
dc.date.available	2021-07-29T07:27:06Z
dc.date.issued	2019-03-18
dc.identifier.citation	J. P., Kambuni, F., Kiboi, J. G., Musau, C., Nangole, F., Ahmednasir, O., ... & Lucinde, R. K. (2019). Pygopagus separation surgery: Role of 3D printing. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 44, 101191.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576619300648
dc.identifier.uri	http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/155073
dc.description.abstract	Pygopagus twin separation surgeries can prove to be quite challenging especially when deciding the best surgical approach. Advancement in medical imaging allows proper planning and anticipation of difficult encounters during these surgeries. With the advent of 3D printing, surgeons are able to visually and physically appreciate the extent of fusion and soft tissue involvement. We present the case of the first successful pygopagus surgery in Kenya assisted by a 3D printed model which was invaluable during the preoperative and intraoperative period. Using the 3D print, we were able to anticipate a sacral bony spur and maneuver the fused sacrum without causing neurologic injuries.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Elsevier	en_US
dc.title	Pygopagus separation surgery: Role of 3D printing	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US