What Happens When Conjoined Twins Must Be Separated
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Recently, twins Ervina and Prefina, who were conjoined at the top of the head, were separated successfully in a Vatican City hospital. Their surgery lasted 18 hours, involving over 30 medical professionals. But not all conjoined twin cases have a happy ending. In many cases, separation means death for one or both of the twins in question. Let’s get into it.Uploaded 15-08-20Disclaimer:Conjoined twins are very rare cases, and the ethics of separation is complicated due to many reasons. We are not medical professionals, but have done a lot of research to create an informative yet entertaining video. It’s not an easy decision for the parents or anyone involved to sacrifice a life to save another.
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