Doctors successfully separate twin girls conjoined at the head
Summary
Doctors in St. Louis completed a 24-hour surgery to separate twin sisters who were joined at the head. After the operation, the two-year-old girls were able to see each other face-to-face for the first time.Key Facts
- The twins were joined at the head, a condition known as craniopagus.
- They were two years old when the surgery took place.
- The surgery lasted 24 hours.
- The operation happened at a children's hospital in St. Louis.
- The twins saw each other face-to-face right after they were separated.
- This type of surgery is very complex and rare.
- A reporter named Ian Lee covered the story for CBS News.
- The event was shared through CBS News platforms, including their app.
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