When these sisters were born, they shared a skull and a vital brain vein 😲 A year after their birth, doctors performed a groundbreaking surgery, separating the girls after 11 hours of operation 🥰 Here’s what they look like today ⬇️⬇️
Abby and Erin Delaney are two remarkable girls whose story has become a symbol of resilience and modern medical achievement.
Born in 2016, they were craniopagus twins, a rare type of conjoined twins where the top parts of their skulls were fused together. This condition occurs only once in 2.5 million births.
Abby and Erin shared a skull and a sagittal sinus — an important vein in the brain that plays a key role in blood circulation to the brain.
This made their separation complicated and highly risky. However, a team of doctors from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia took on the difficult task of separating them.
In June 2017, after 11 hours of intense work by surgeons, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, and other specialists, the surgery was successfully completed.
The operation to separate the girls was a true medical triumph. Afterward, they faced a long rehabilitation period where they learned to live as independent individuals.
Today, Abby and Erin are happy and vibrant children. Each of them possesses a unique personality, intelligence, and zest for life.
They attend school, play with friends, and enjoy simple moments that were once inaccessible to them.
Their story inspires millions worldwide, proving that with faith, effort, and support, even the most incredible challenges can be overcome․