Conjoined Twins

Another Presentation By Ben

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Other Types of Conjoined Twins
This Wikipedia on Conjoined Twins
clearly demonstrates the different
documented types of conjoined twins.
Each type of conjoined twins
possesses its own difficulty whether
the twins are Carniopagus or
Parapagus or anything in between.
 Problems Associated With
Conjoined Twins
There are several problems associated with
conjoined twins. One of the largest problems
is the lack of knowledge associated with
conjoined twins. Nobody knows the
reasoning for conjoined twins and they are a
very rare occurrence. While many theories
have been rumored through the years,
nobody knows why this happens. Theories of
egg difficulties during pregnancy seem to be
the most legitimate conclusion.
 Before Birth
Among the major complications with
conjoined twins is the fact that they
often do not survive birth and die in the
womb. It is also very difficult to give
birth to conjoined twins since it is in
fact more then one baby being pushed
through a space designed for one baby.
 Early Years
If the baby survives birth, then
he/she/they, must struggle to even live
to the point of which they can have the
opportunity to be separated. The few
that survive long enough to have the
opportunity to be separated still may be
unable to be separated as a result of
the parts of the body that are conjoined
(for example if there is just one heart,
then they could not be seaparated).
 Life Expectancy
Based upon the case of the conjoined
twins, the life expectancy is rather
short do to the difficult lifestyle. Some
twins have a parasitic twin in which one
must be removed so the other can live,
so the life-expectancy is very vague.
Also affecting life expectancy is
whether or not the twins are separated
and at what age they are separated.
 Conclusion
Conjoined twins must live through
many difficulties and fight everyday to
survive. Many of the illustrations
demonstrate how terrible some of
attachments can be. In any case a life
such as this, however long it may be, is
a strain also on the parents. A solution
to this kind of fusion would truly be a
feat that would be equivalent in
potency to that of a cure for cancer.