Berhampur: The rare conjoined twins born with two heads and one torso at MKCG Medical College and Hospital here on Oct 11 died on Saturday.Suffering from dicephalic parapagus, the twins were born via C-section to a 22-year-old first time mother and a daily wager from a remote area in Kandhamal district. The babies were undergoing treatment in SNCU since their condition was very critical. “Despite the doctors’ best efforts, the twins passed away due to their complex health problems,” Sudeepa Dash, superintendent of the govt-run hospital, said on Sunday.“Despite their complex health condition, we tried to operate on them but it was not possible as the twins were suffering from respiratory problems a day after their birth,” Dr Manas Ranjan Dash, head of department of surgery (pediatric), said.The rare twins, born male, weighed 2.250kg at the time of birth. The twins had two heads and necks sharing a single torso and two spinal columns. They, however, had one heart and a liver and a pair of arms and legs. The babies also had one urinary tract with external genitalia and no anal opening, the doctors said.According to the doctors, such twins are an extremely rare occurrence, which is seen in approximately one out of every 3 lakh births and chances of their survival are very less.The parents were in a state of shock and needed counselling from the district administration.
