Slovak conjoined twin dies from operation complications

0 Comments | AFP, October, 2007

BRATISLAVA (AFP) — One of two five-month old conjoined brothers separated this month at a Bratislava hospital died on Thursday, the hospital announced.

Joined at the chest and abdomen with two hearts but one liver, Marek and Michal were separated on September 15 following a 20 hour operation at the Childrens' Faculty Hospital in the Slovak city.

"Marek died this morning at 6.30 (0430 GMT) despite a complex resuscitation and organ support," the hospital said in a statement. Complications set in after the operation with the hospital warning last week that his life hung by a thread.

Michal's condition has not changed and he is still undergoing medical treatment and resuscitation, it added.

He has a chance to survive, according to the hospital's chief...