Challenges of Separation
Despite the uncertainty, Patty successfully delivered Brittany and Abby Hensel on March 7, 1990. Patty and Mike were thrilled that the twins had survived the birth, but they were then presented with yet another complicated choice: separation. Separating twins with shared organs, such as the liver and kidneys, is almost impossible and extremely dangerous. Was it worth the risk if the procedure helped ease them into society?
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