9-Month-Old conjoined twins successfully separated.

KARACHI -- Muhammad Ayan and Muhammad Aman, born as conjoined twins to Mr. and Mrs. Israr Ahmed, are now living as two healthy children after a successful separation surgery performed at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) on December 12, 2020.

Ayan and Aman were Omphalopagus type of conjoined twins, in which the bodies of the two are joined at the abdomen and several internal organs are shared, including liver and sometimes the intestines, said a statement on Friday.

A multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled healthcare experts came together to meticulously plan and organise their efforts to perform this...

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