Twin sisters Mannat and Jannat were born conjoined at the
lower chest and abdomen, a condition known medically as omphalopagus and had a
combined weight of just 6.6 lbs. The babies were delivered at a private hospital in Barara, a
town in Ambala district, near Chandigarh, on August 27. They were then
transferred to a larger hospital - Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education
and Research (PGIMER) - for specialist treatment.
Dr Ravi Kanojia, associate professor at the department of pediatric surgery, said: "This is
a rare case scenario and a surgeon would be fortunate to see a couple of cases
in his or her lifetime."
The twins shared a liver but other vital organs were separate.
A 30-member team worked for eight hours to separate the twins, ensuring each
baby had enought of the vital organ to live a normal life, on November 23.
The twins' father, Mohammad Saleem, a labourer who earns
only £4 a day and so could not afford basic treatment for his daughters hailed
the dedication of medical staff at PGIMER.
His wife, Sonia, said:
"We have been worried about our children for the last three months but God answered our prayers."
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