US doctors successfully separate twins from Ethiopia joined at the head
Doctors at St. Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri have announced a complex operation that separated two twin girls from Ethiopia who were joined at the head. The news was revealed only now, once the successful outcome was confirmed.
Doctors at St. Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri have disclosed details of a rare and complex surgical procedure — the separation of twin girls from Ethiopia who were conjoined at the head.
The operation was carried out back in February, but the medical team chose to make it public only now, after enough time had passed to confirm that both girls' health had stabilized and the outcome was a success.
Separating conjoined twins is considered one of the most challenging areas of surgery, particularly in cases where children are joined at the head, since such fusion affects the brain and vascular system and requires extensive planning by a large team of specialists.
St. Louis Children's Hospital is among the leading US institutions specializing in this type of surgery and has gained international recognition for treating complex pediatric cases, including patients who travel from other countries.
The source does not provide further details on the course of the operation, the number of medical staff involved, or the girls' further treatment plan.
