Conjoined twins separated at Children’s Hospital IIVietNamNet Bridge – Conjoined twins joined at the coccyx area were successfully separated at the Children’s Hospital II, announced the hospital officials at a press conference on Wednesday. Doctors of the Children’s Hospital II presented the twins and their family with flowers at a press conference. After several consultations and referrals, on August 23, the twins were separated after an 11.5 hour-long surgery. According to Tran Dong A, former director of the Children’s Hospital II, twins conjoined at the coccyx area is extremely rare. The hospital will cover all the costs of treatment for the twins and continue to support them in their next surgery.

Source: VietNamNet News October 05, 2017 10:30 UTC