Mumbai: Kharghar doctor removes dead twin to help his brother live

Mumbai | Sunday | 22nd September, 2019

Summary:

In a complex procedure, the life of a foetus was saved by removing its dead twin. Sangam and Priti Iyer, residents of Sanpada in Navi Mumbai, have been praying for a child ever since they got married 11 years ago. The decision was taken to remove the dead twin surgically and observe uterine activity for 24 hours. Foetus B thrived and after one more cervical stitch, pregnancy continued till 25 weeks and 6 days. "My baby narrowly escaped death, and we will now be able to live life the way we have always dreamed of.".