Conjoined Twins Prove Life’s Crazier When You’re Stuck Together 24/7
Choosing Health Over Separation Risks
As newborns, Abby and Brittany were presented with the option of a high-risk surgery to separate them. Yet their parents declined, weighing the dangers and recognizing that the twins were thriving just as they were. From that moment, the Hensel family attracted continuous interest from the medical community, with doctors eager to study Abby and Brittany’s unique anatomy.
However, their parents were resolute, limiting medical interventions to allow the twins a normal, happy childhood. Even as they grew older, doctors remained vigilant about potential health risks often associated with conjoined twins, like organ anomalies and heart defects. Thus, to stay healthy, the sisters underwent regular check-ups and monitoring.
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