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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...
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