[Thoraco-abdomtinal flap for repairing the defects after separation of the thoraco-adbomino-conjoined twins].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a technique for repairing a large thoraco-abdominal defect after the separation of the thoraco-abdomino-conjoined twins. METHODS: A 8 cm x 5 cm thoraco-abdominal flap on each side of the trunk of the conjoined twins was designed before the separation. The flap from the A-infant was used for repairing the thoraco-abdominal defect of the B-infant while the flap from the B-infant for the defect of the A-infant. RESULTS: Both of the defects after the separation of the conjoined twins were completely covered by the flaps. The flaps were survival very well with very good appearance. CONCLUSION: The above technique could be a good way for repairing the defects after the separation of the thoraco-abdominal conjoined twins.