Organisation: World Craniofacial Foundation

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Twins return to Egypt two years after separation

EGYPTIAN twins born joined at the top of the head have returned to their home country, still wearing protective helmets two years after a successful surgery in the US to separate them.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2005

Former conjoined twins going home to Egypt

Ahmed and Mohamed Ibrahim arrived in the US more than three years ago as babies joined at the tops of their heads. Tomorrow, the four-year-olds will return home to Egypt as two boys living independent lives.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2005

Egyptian twins successfully separated

Two-year-old Egyptian twins joined at the top of their heads were successfully separated by doctors in the US, but face a long recovery after a marathon surgery lasting 26 hours.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2003

Surgeons begin operating on conjoined twins

After more than a year of preparation, a team of 18 doctors today began the delicate surgery to separate two-year-old twins from Egypt joined at the crown of their heads.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2003