Dallas, Oct 26: Formerly conjoined Egyptian twins visited face-to-face for a second time and posed for their first individual photographs. "Surgery to separate these boys started exactly two weeks ago today," Dr James Thomas, chief of Critical Care Services at Children's Medical Center Dallas, said yesterday. "Everyone involved is thrilled with how far the boys have come in such a short time."
Mohamed and Ahmed Ibrahim were joined at the tops of their heads until being separated in a 34-hour procedure that ended October 12.
Yesterday, they smiled at each other and clasped hands, a day after seeing each other for the first time. When time came for Mohamed to board his red wagon and leave the room, Ahmed started crying, Thomas said.
The twins spent about 20 minutes together, along with family and hospital staff. Afterward, they took naps.
Both have been upgraded to serious condition and continue to do well, Thomas said.
Mohamed is off antibiotics and is taking full formula. Meanwhile, Ahmed is rapidly gaining strength and tolerating tube feedings, Thomas said.
Bureau Report