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On 24 Mar 2004 at 14:48, Rayilyn Brown wrote: > no, it was one body, the 2nd head had a brain but was not fully > formed, attached head to head. It died when the heads were > separated. Bled to death It was two babies. I recall the case quite well; it was a topic of discussion in the neurosurgical community (there was another similar case, as well; but the one being mreferred to here, I believe, was operated in Singapore). The condition is called "craniopagus twins", with two individuals "fused" during the conception/gestation process. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn