How Wound Care Helped Minimize Complications for Conjoined Twins

The occurrence of conjoined twins isn’t common. Research about the development varies, but some sources suggest that the birth of conjoined twins can happen 1 in every 75,000 births, while others suggest every 50,000 to 200,000 births, and out of the latter number, 60% are stillbirths.^1,2 Conjoined twins result from an embryo that doesn’t divide completely after day 13 of fertilization.^2,3

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References

1. Boyar V. Minimizing complications in post-separation care of omphalopagus conjoined twins with hydrophobic technology. Poster presented at: The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care; April 26-30, 2023; National Harbor, MD.
2. Afzal AR, Montero FJ. Conjoined Twins. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560839/
3. Newman RB, Ramsey Unal E. Multiple Gestations. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, et al. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:468-498.