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Odisha Craniopagus Twins Separated

September 8 , 2019 1906 days 970 0
  • India’s only successfully separated craniopagus twins from Odisha — Jagga and Balia have been successfully rehabilitated under the care of AIIMS, Delhi.
  • The two toddlers were born with fused brain and skull, a condition known as craniopagus.
  • They were operated and kept under observation since 2017.
  • Worldwide only 10-15 children have survived after surgical separation of this condition in the last 50 years.

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