In an incredible surgical intervention, two 19-month-old girls, Safa and Marwa were in the operating theater, surrounded by at least 20 doctors. They were trying their best to separate the girls, but the procedure would be long and extremely dangerous. Exposing the brains and separating them is not the only challenge, and the doctors have to find a quick solution to save the twins’ lives.
Safa and Marwa are two little girls that have never been able to look each other in the eyes. Most babies that are craniopagus (joined at the head) do not survive longer than a day, but the sisters are definitely fighters, withstanding not one but three interventions!
25. Craniopagus Twins: One Case in 2.5 Million Births
Safa and Marwa are very special, being born as craniopagus twins. Their case is one in 2.5 million births, and they not only share the same skull, but also the arteries and veins.
To separate the girls, a huge team of doctors prepared weeks before the intervention. The team didn’t just have doctors and nurses, but also experts in 3D modeling, bio-engineering, and even virtual reality!