Conjoined twins born in Limpopo are stable
Medical specialists are carefully assessing the anatomy of conjoined twins born in Mankweng as doctors consider the next phase of care, with both infants and their mother reported to be stable.
A set of conjoined twins born at a hospital in Limpopo are in a stable condition, the provincial Department of Health has confirmed.
The Witness reports a 29-year-old mother delivered the set of male conjoined twins at Mankweng Hospital on Wednesday.
Conjoined twins are rare identical twins physically connected in the womb, forming when an embryo partially fails to separate, often sharing organs, most commonly at the chest or abdomen.
Emergency transfer during labour
Department spokesperson Neil Shikwambana said the mother was referred from Maputha Malatjie Hospital during labour.
“During labour, the diagnosis of conjoined twins was made, prompting an urgent transfer to Mankweng Tertiary Hospital for delivery. The twins were successfully delivered, and both are stable, receiving care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Initial assessments indicate that the babies are joined at the abdomen,” said Shikwambana.
Further assessments underway
Shikwambana added that the twins are undergoing further assessments.
“Further evaluations are being done by neonatologists and paediatric surgeons to define the anatomy and formulate a comprehensive management plan. The mother is also in good condition and is receiving care from relevant specialists.
“More details will be provided as they become available. MEC Dieketseng Mashego will visit the twins on a date to be announced,” Shikwambana said.
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