With the Odds Against Them, the Fate of the Conjoined Hensel Twins Shocked the World

Chance of Survival

Most conjoined twins are born in southwest Asia and Africa, and sadly, very few survive gestation and delivery. Between 40-60% of conjoined twins are delivered stillborn, with 35% surviving just one day. Most are connected at the chest or upper abdomen, while a mere 5% are connected at the head. But this was just the beginning of the odds Brittany and Abby were fighting against…

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