Closure of myelomeningocele using skin from stillborn twin.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of homologous skin transplantation from a stillborn twin to the surviving twin for coverage of a myelomeningocele defect. Genetic studies were not available preoperatively, however, similar morphogenetic anomalies of the twins suggested monozygosity. Long-term follow-up revealed a well-healed graft. Cutaneous genetics and literature review of twin homologous skin transplantation are presented.
Medical subject headings
- Diseases in Twins
- Fetal Death
- Fetal Tissue Transplantation
- Meningomyelocele
- Skin Transplantation