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October 12, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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In Memphis, Tenn., five-month-old Siamese twins Constance and Claudette Miller, joined at the head, underwent separation surgery on Monday. Constance died hours later from shock, but Claudette was reported in good condition with a fair chance of survival. This was the first such operation where survival was possible.
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Siamese Twin Dies After Try At Separation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - (INS) - Siamese twins, joined at the head, were separated by four-hour surgery Monday at Memphis, but one of the little five-month-old girls died after a few hours.
Doctors said that little Constance Miller went into shock and died late Monday. Her twin, Claudette, described as "a little stronger" after the unique surgery, "looks to be in good condition."
The surviving twin was being given oxygen, and was kept on the critical list although doctors said they thought she had a fair chance to survive.
Never before have a pair of twins joined at the head survived such a separation operation.
The Negro children, daughters of Lois Miller of St. Louis, were joined at the top of the forehead. Neurosurgeons said their brains, however, were "essentially separate," and with a few blood vessels forming the main connection.
Hospital attaches said the children appeared to be "normal healthy youngsters," except for the joining before the operation.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - (INS) - Siamese twins, joined at the head, were separated by four-hour surgery Monday at Memphis, but one of the little five-month-old girls died after a few hours.
Doctors said that little Constance Miller went into shock and died late Monday. Her twin, Claudette, described as "a little stronger" after the unique surgery, "looks to be in good condition."
The surviving twin was being given oxygen, and was kept on the critical list although doctors said they thought she had a fair chance to survive.
Never before have a pair of twins joined at the head survived such a separation operation.
The Negro children, daughters of Lois Miller of St. Louis, were joined at the top of the forehead. Neurosurgeons said their brains, however, were "essentially separate," and with a few blood vessels forming the main connection.
Hospital attaches said the children appeared to be "normal healthy youngsters," except for the joining before the operation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Siamese Twins
Separation Surgery
Twin Death
Twin Survival
Conjoined Infants
What entities or persons were involved?
Constance Miller
Claudette
Lois Miller
Where did it happen?
Memphis, Tenn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Constance Miller
Claudette
Lois Miller
Location
Memphis, Tenn.
Event Date
Monday
Story Details
Siamese twins joined at the head were separated by surgery in Memphis, but Constance Miller died shortly after due to shock, while her twin Claudette was in good condition and had a fair chance to survive.