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flag Conjoined twins Tom and Sawong, born in Papua New Guinea, underwent separation surgery in Sydney; Tom died, but Sawong is recovering and may return home by late February.

flag The parents of conjoined twins Tom and Sawong, born in Papua New Guinea, say they are grateful they pursued treatment abroad after doctors in Port Moresby told them to return home with no hope of survival. flag The twins were flown to Sydney Children’s Hospital on December 4, where a 12-hour separation surgery was performed on December 7. flag Tom died shortly after, while Sawong, who had multiple congenital conditions, is recovering and no longer needs a ventilator. flag He is gaining weight and may return home by late February. flag The family faced delays, funding issues, and conflicting medical advice before the surgery. flag They celebrated Sawong’s 100th day and plan to return to their village to scatter Tom’s ashes.

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