In a remarkable testament to medical expertise and human resilience, the heartwarming journey of conjoined twins, Dɪᴇυ Thɪ Bao Aп and Dɪᴇυ Thɪ Bao Haп, is reaching its triumphant culmination. After undergoing an intricate separation surgery that lasted over a month, these two young girls are now on the cusp of leaving the hospital, their health stabilized and their futures shining brightly.
On the afternoon of October 2, officials from Chɪldrᴇп’s Hospɪtal 2 in Ho Chɪ Mɪпh Cɪty joyously announced that after the challenging and complex surgery to separate the conjoined twins, Dɪᴇυ Thɪ Bao Aп and Dɪᴇυ Thɪ Bao Haп, both aged just one year and hailing from Bɪпh Phυoc provɪпcᴇ, are set to be discharged this week.
The story of these brave little souls has captivated the world, resonating with hope and unity. According to Deputy Director of Chɪldrᴇп’s Hospɪtal 2, , the incisions from the surgery have healed impeccably, and the twins’ health is now completely stable. “Three decisive factors for the success of this complex surgery are the combination of the experience of the experts, the skilled abilities of the doctors and nurses who are directly and indirectly involved in the care and surgery technique, and the application of high technology specialized in surgery,”
Bao Haп and Bao Aп, the two babies who were brought into the world via cesarean section at 33 weeks, have come a long way since their birth, when they weighed a mere 3.4 kg combined. Fused together at the lumbar region, these twins shared the same stump and anal fistula. Baby Bao Aп faced an even more intricate set of challenges, including 5 aplastic right ribs, a right hip dislocation, stiff knee, and a misshapen right ankle. Meanwhile, Baby Bao Haп exhibited no other malformations.
The separation surgery, a feat of medical prowess, commenced on August 23. The surgical team, comprised of 20 medical doctors specializing in plastic surgery, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, anesthesia, and resuscitation, worked tirelessly for over 11 hours. Through meticulous efforts, they successfully separated the twins, performing procedures such as dural patching, covering skin grafts, shaping digestive structures, and attending to blood vessels.
The courage displayed by these young girls, as well as the unwavering dedication of the medical team, stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the boundless possibilities of human achievement. As Dɪᴇυ Thɪ Bao Aп and Dɪᴇυ Thɪ Bao Haп prepare to embark on their newfound lives, they leave behind a legacy of resilience, unity, and the indomitable spirit of triumph over adversity.
