Person: Maria de Jesus Quiej-Alvarez

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‘Little Marias’ will need plastic surgery

Deena Beasley, Los Angeles

Thu, 15 Aug, 2002

Twins joined at head separated

SURGEONS yesterday separated year-old Guatemalan twins joined at the head after a marathon and risky operation that took about 20 hours to complete.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2002

Separated twin rushed back to hospital

One of the two Guatemalan Siamese twins who were separated today was later rushed back into the operating theatre.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2002

Surgeons separate Guatemalan twins

Surgeons today separated year old Guatemalan twins joined at the head after a marathon and risky operation that took about 20 hours to complete.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2002

Surgeons hope to separate Siamese twins

Surgeons are today hoping to separate year old Siamese twin girls in an operation that will involve more than 50 people, including reconstructive surgeons and neurosurgeons.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2002