Conjoined twins separated
2003-10-12 20:32
Dallas - Neurosurgeons successfully separated 2-year-old Egyptian twins joined at the top of their heads after 26 hours in the operation room.
Doctors at Children's Medical Centre Dallas spent the night separating the intricate connection of blood vessels running between the brains of Ahmed and Mohamed Ibrahim - considered the riskiest part of the operation.
"They are now within striking distance of living independent lives," said Dr Jim Thomas, chief of critical care at the hospital.
The next procedure could take as long as six hours and will involve reconstructing their skulls and covering the wounds with skin, Thomas said.
- SAPA