Conjoined twin dies after separation surgery

London : United Kingdom | about 1 month ago

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LONDON – A British hospital says that a conjoined twin has died after surgery to separate her from her sister.

Great Ormond Street Hospital said Wednesday that Hope Williams died Tuesday night after the surgery. The hospital says her sister, Faith, is in stable condition.

The twins were born last week, joined at the abdomen, to 18-year-old Laura Williams.

Twins who share an abdomen usually share the liver, bile ducts from the liver, and parts of the intestines.

At least 40 doctors, nurses and other health professionals were involved in the separation of the Williams twins in London.

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Posted By Popri | about 1 month ago | Spam

Oh my god...This is such sad news. I remember reading the story of this brave teenage mother who was ready to bring both Hope and Faith in this world. At least she tried and she managed to bring them both alive. Hope passed away only to give life to Faith! :-(

Posted By trueidentity | about 1 month ago | Spam

It's a tragic news..i wonder that medical science has developed so much but still there has been no solution found to give life to twins joined at abdomen..let's just hope out medical experts think of some way to save such precious lives..