Sadly, about 40 to 60 percent of all conjoined twins arrive stillborn, and 35 percent only survive for one day. For some unknown reason, females are about three times more likely to survive than males, but a higher percentage of male twins conjoin while developing in their mothers’ womb.
Separation of conjoined twins is still a very risky and rare procedure, with success rates typically depending on shared organs and where the twins are conjoined. Fortunately, since 1950 at least one of twins has survived these surgeries 75% of the time.
Here's a short video about a pair of conjoined twins that have grown up to be teenagers.
Separation of conjoined twins is still a very risky and rare procedure, with success rates typically depending on shared organs and where the twins are conjoined. Fortunately, since 1950 at least one of twins has survived these surgeries 75% of the time.
Here's a short video about a pair of conjoined twins that have grown up to be teenagers.
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