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Woman’s joyful reunion with surgeons who separated her from conjoined twin 40 years ago
In a groundbreaking surgery in 1985, twins Holly and Carly were separated by a team of 26 clinicians, led by surgeons Lewis Spitz and Edward Kiely at Great Ormond Street Hospital. While Carly tragically passed away, Holly underwent numerous operations and maintained contact with Professor Spitz over the years. Now living in Texas, Holly Queiroz reunited with Professor Spitz and Mr Kiely via video call ahead of her 40th birthday, marking a heartwarming moment after...
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