Conjoined Twin Girls Joined At The Chest Successfully Separated

Conjoined Twins Joined At The Chest Successfully Separated

After spending almost a year at the intensive care unit at a hospital in Philadelphia, a pair of conjoined twins have been successfully separated.

Addison and Lilianna Altobelli were born joined at the chest and abdomen due to the rare condition called thoraco-omphalopagus.

According to TOO FAB, the girls shared a liver, diaphragm, chest, and abdominal wall. Their parents initially assumed they were having one baby after taking a look at a 20-week ultrasound but learned that their daughters were joined at the abdomen.

 

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The twins were born on November 18, 2020, but spent 10 months at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s intensive care unit.

In October of last year, a team of surgeons successfully separated the twins after a 10-hour surgery and will adjust to breathing on their own after receiving respiratory assistance with tracheostomy tubes.

Lead Surgeon Holly Hendrick said the twins are doing very well and added that her team worked together to ensure that the surgery was successful.

“The way our team works together, it’s really incredible and special, with so many people coming together to work toward a common goal. Addy and Lily are doing well, and our hope is that they have full lives that are joyful.”