Summary: Anais and Jadon were twins that had been conjoined for 13 months until a 27 hour surgery, performed by Dr. James Goodrich, separated them. This incredible doctor is best craniopagus surgeon in the world, and this surgery was only the 59th craniopagus surgery since 1952. Following this miracle procedure, their mother was able to hold Jadon for the first time in his life. Jadon is seeming to be promisingly healthy, while Anais is recovering more slowly, but both babies have been reported to be doing well. These twins have caught the eye of social media and are being supported by people around the world.
Analysis: This article was written on October 24, 2016, by Wayne Drash, to inform readers about the incredible surgery that these twins went through. This amazing procedure just shows how technology develops to allow us to perform feats like this one. As science becomes more and more advanced, more opportunities arise to allow us to save lives and create a healthier world to live in. This is important because it shows how advanced our societies are becoming, and the incredible work that doctors and scientists can do.
Synthesis: The first successful craniopagus surgery was performed in Germany by Benjamin Solomon Carson. For the first time, twins that were occipital craniopagus survived a separation procedure.
This is super cool! It's crazy that things like this actually exist.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool and exciting! I love that amidst all the sad stuff, we can take a moment to appreciate this amazing event.
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I wrote about a similar article last time, it's good to know they are doing good.
ReplyDeleteIt's insane the medical care we have come up with and if it weren't for the Industrial Revolution then we wouldn't be where we are now.
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