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The Separation of Conjoined Twins Elizabeth and Mary

Elizabeth and Mary were born in Cameroon joined at the hip, sharing parts of the spine, spinal cord, bowel and urinary tract. They came to Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital at nine months old, and after seven months of planning a 27-hour operation separated them successfully. At 16 months they went home as two independent babies.

From CameroonPediatric Surgery

Elizabeth and Mary were born in Cameroon joined at the hip, sharing parts of the spine, spinal cord, bowel and urinary tract. They came to Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital at nine months old, and after seven months of planning a 27-hour operation separated them successfully. At 16 months they went home as two independent babies.

This page is for general information and is reviewed by Acıbadem physicians. It does not replace an examination — if your child seems very unwell, call your local emergency number. Source: acibademinternational.com.

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