The separation procedure

The various stages of the separation are carefully planned but despite this, variations which will change the schedule of the procedure may exist. In general the operation commences on the opposite side from the main procedure and then the twins are turned for the remainder of the operation. Each type of conjoined twin is different but basically thoracopagus involves the hearts, omphalopagus involves the liver and small intestine and ischiopagus involves the large intestine and genito-urinary system. Our results are presented together with interesting cases from which lessons have been learned.

Kochleaimplantat bei Erwachsenen: Indikation und Durchführung : Teil II: Spezielle Aspekte und Technik der Implantatsysteme

From the technical point of view, cochlear implant (CI) surgery in adults is a well established procedure. Pre- and postoperative evaluation, surgical approach and rehabilitation programs are standardized, presenting CI as a low risk procedure with rare complications similar to those of middle ear surgery.Part 1 described the diagnostics, surgical procedures and possible complications. The second part will cover the contraindications, special cases as well as the technical parameters of the modern implantation system.