PMC3745099_01
Epigasric heterophagus
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F1
The parasitic twin had well-developed lower limbs, a penis with urethra, which was blind beyond its root, a poorly developed scrotum without testes and an anal dimple without an anal opening [Figure 1].
(a) Gluteal flap marked from the parasitic twin, (b) Gluteal flap marked from the parasitic twin
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F2
During removal of the parasitic twin, a large section of skin and fat (flap) was raised by making an incision parallel to the iliac crest [Figures 2a and b].
Post-operative outcome
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F3
This flap was then used to cover the omphalocele of auto-site [Figure 3].