Twins Separated

Case #24 (Zahrah)

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Before Surgery

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After Surgery

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Birth Date
20 August 2009
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Age (during separation)
1 year 1 month 19 days
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Surgery Date
20/08/2009
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Surgery Duration
5 hours
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Twins Type
Ischiopagus tetrapus
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Shared Organs
Abdomen wall, bowel, urogenital & pelvic bones Normal twin survived (EXIT procedure) abnormal twin with severe lungs hypoplasia and also major heart anomalies – incompatible with life Survived
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Surgery Location
King Abdulaziz Medical City (King Fahad Hospital)