Putting our heads together: The future of craniopagus twin separation

Matthew E. Pontell; Lauren K. Salinero; Connor S. Wagner; Carlos E. Barrero; Oren M. Tepper; Carlo E. Marras; Gabriel Mufarrej; Noor Ul Owase Jeelani; Gregory Heuer; Jesse A. Taylor

doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2024.02.007

Putting our heads together: The future of craniopagus twin separation

Matthew E. Pontell, Lauren K. Salinero, Connor S. Wagner, Carlos E. Barrero, Oren M. Tepper, Carlo E. Marras, Gabriel Mufarrej, Noor Ul Owase Jeelani, Gregory Heuer, Jesse A. Taylor

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Abstract

Computer-assisted design and computer-assisted modeling (CAD/CAM), virtual surgical planning (VSP) and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) aid our ability to plan and perform complex craniofacial procedures. This study seeks to define the role of the aforementioned techniques in the separation of craniopagus conjoined twins. Six teams were identified who had successfully performed craniopagus twin separation with the use of CAD/CAM, VSP and/or AR/VR. Surgeons involved in separating craniopagus twins have increasingly utilized tools such as CAD/CAM models, VSP and AR/VR to plan and execute successful separation, and these tools are associated with higher success rates than historical controls.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	378-384
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume	52
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2024.02.007
State	Published - Mar 2024

Keywords

Augmented reality
Computer assisted design
Computer assisted modeling
Craniopagus
Virtual reality
Virtual surgical planning

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Oral Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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