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St. Louis separates Ethiopian craniopagus twins after 25-hour surgery
health21 days ago

St. Louis separates Ethiopian craniopagus twins after 25-hour surgery

Two-year-old Ethiopian twins born sharing a skull (craniopagus) were separated in a 25-hour operation in St. Louis by a nearly 30-strong medical team; the separation involved delicate handling of shared blood vessels and fused brain areas, with Wuhbto later undergoing a cranioplasty and Hiyab scheduled for a similar procedure. The girls are now in rehabilitation in Missouri and are expected to be returned to Ethiopia soon, after years of planning and travel coordinated through a guardian when their parents could not travel.

via CBS News|
#brain-vessels#conjoined-twins#craniopagus
Ethiopian Craniopagus Twins Separated After 24-Hour Surgery in St. Louis
us-news21 days ago

Ethiopian Craniopagus Twins Separated After 24-Hour Surgery in St. Louis

Doctors at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis separated two-year-old Ethiopian twins Hiyab and Wuhbto who were joined at the head after a grueling 24‑hour operation that followed about 300 hours of planning. The complex craniopagus separation required roughly 60 clinical team members across multiple specialties. Hiyab underwent a cranioplasty with Wuhbto set to have the same procedure later this fall, and both girls are in individualized rehabilitation. The twins traveled to the U.S. with aid from Ronald McDonald House Charities and Ethiopian Airlines, and this separation is described as one of the most complex pediatric procedures performed in the country.

via New York Post|
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Missouri doctors separate conjoined-at-the-head twins, opening path to independence
health22 days ago

Missouri doctors separate conjoined-at-the-head twins, opening path to independence

Two-year-old twins Hiyab and Wuhbto, born conjoined at the head in Ethiopia, were successfully separated in a 24-hour surgery at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in February. They are now recovering with rehabilitation in Missouri, learning daily living skills and gradually gaining independence. The complex, multi-disciplinary operation involved international partners, and while long-term development remains uncertain, the procedure offers new opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
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AI-assisted separation frees Nigerian conjoined twins to thrive
world-news3 months ago

AI-assisted separation frees Nigerian conjoined twins to thrive

Mercy and Goodness, Nigerian twins fused at the skull, were separated through four AI-guided surgeries totaling about 40 hours, with the final 12-hour operation performed in Abu Dhabi. A multidisciplinary team from around 20 countries, led by Professor Jeelani, carried out the procedures over four months, funded entirely by the UK charity Gemini Untwined. Now three-year-olds, the sisters are healthy and thriving in Nigeria, marking a landmark achievement in craniopagus separation.

via New York Post|
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Rare conjoined salmon twins found at Ontario hatchery prompt questions about early development
animals7 months ago

Rare conjoined salmon twins found at Ontario hatchery prompt questions about early development

Researchers at a Windsor-area freshwater hatchery documented two Chinook salmon fry that are ventrally conjoined—sharing a single yolk sac and blood vessels while each having separate heads and tails—raising questions about the limits of twin development in fish. The finding underscores how tiny embryonic disruptions can produce such rare twins and highlights the need for careful hatchery monitoring to inform Great Lakes stocking and future research.

via Earth.com|
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Conjoined Twins Abby and Brittany Hensel Make Rare Public Appearances with Newborn
entertainment1 year ago

Conjoined Twins Abby and Brittany Hensel Make Rare Public Appearances with Newborn

Abby and Brittany Hensel, conjoined twins known for their long life and public appearances, recently stepped out with a baby, sparking curiosity about their family plans. They are unique individuals sharing some organs, and have expressed their desire to start a family, while maintaining their careers and privacy. Their story continues to fascinate and inspire many.

via E! Online|
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Conjoined Twins Abby and Brittany Hensel Seen with Newborn During Errands
entertainment1 year ago

Conjoined Twins Abby and Brittany Hensel Seen with Newborn During Errands

Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel were recently seen with a newborn, sparking speculation about a new addition to their family, though details about the baby's identity remain unclear. The twins, known for their shared physical connection and careers as elementary school teachers, were spotted in Minnesota during an errand run.

via okmagazine.com|
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