62-year-old conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell, who shared 30% of their brain, passed away.
62-year-old conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell, who shared 30% of their brain, have passed away, defying doctors' predictions they'd not live past 30. Conjoined twins occur in about 1 in 100,000 births, with 60% stillborn or dying shortly after birth. Successful surgical separation is complex, but advancements in medical technology have improved survival rates, especially for those fused at the abdomen.
April 19, 2024
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