The unfortunate twins entered the world recently at a European hospital on June 7. Before their arrival, the expectant mother, at 33 weeks, underwent a comprehensive medical examination at the hospital. The results of the examination unveiled "severe fetal growth retardation, signaling a life-threatening situation for the baby."
After careful consideration, the medical team made the decision to terminate the pregnancy to safeguard the well-being of both the mother and the baby. The cesarean section was executed without complications, and the two twin girls were born with complete limbs and genitals, yet they were conjoined in the abdomen and pelvis, sharing a common anatomical feature...
Following the cesarean section, the mother's health remained stable, and she received postpartum care at the European hospital. However, her two infants had to be transferred to the Neonatal Resuscitation Department within the hospital. Due to their premature birth, the babies required respiratory support, and doctors are actively engaged in treatment and resuscitation efforts. Regrettably, the prognosis for both babies is reported to be very serious.
Upon admission to the hospital, an immediate imaging test was conducted by the medical team. Preliminary professional assessments related to health, conjoined positions, and shared anatomical features between the two infants have been documented. An interdisciplinary consultation is anticipated to explore potential early interventions with the aspiration of successfully separating the conjoined twins...
