Cork twins making steady progress

Cork twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf are in a stable condition and making steady progress following their separation almost…

Cork twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf are in a stable condition and making steady progress following their separation almost two weeks ago, London's Great Ormond Street Hospital said yesterday, writes Steven Carroll.

The boys, who were conjoined at the chest when born in December, were successfully separated during a 14-hour operation at the children’s hospital on April 7th and April 8th.

A spokeswoman for Great Ormond Street Hospital said the twins remained in intensive care but were making progress on a daily basis.

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