- Two united twins, born in Naivasha, are fighting to survive in Kenyatta national hospital
- The two are attached to the stomach and the stomach, they share one large intestine, and were born without a back socket
- When their parent finds themselves in the middle of a medical battle that few can imagine, the nation holds his breath with hope
Nairobi – In a case that has touched emotions across the country, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) serves two twins born last week in Naivasha.
The babies who gave birth through surgery on August 13 at Naivasha County Hospital, weighing 3.6 kg at birth before they were transferred to KNH with special care.
When they arrived at the intensive care unit (PICU) at 3am on August 14, doctors immediately confirmed that infants were connected to the stomach and pelvis.
The KNH statement shows that the team of doctors also found another challenge: the twins were born without a back position.
Faced with the barrier to life -threatening life, KNH pediatric surgeons took immediate action.
On August 17, they performed emergency colostomy, a weak procedure that created an opportunity to allow stool to pass.
Further studies have revealed that the twins are involved in one large intestine, struggling with birthdays, and have a function of impaired liver and slight blood infections.
A team of various disciplines of surgeons, neonatologists, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and psychologists work for the whole hour to stabilize their condition.
The theater, medical engineers, and dedicated nurses also played important roles in the operation.
So far, hospital officials say the twins are the same but are left under close supervision in Picu.
The uncertain future of the twins united
The journey ahead of us is not guaranteed, but the dedication to the largest referral hospital in Kenya gives the family a light of hope.
“KNH is left to volunteer to walk with the family on this fragile journey and will provide regular information about their progress,” said Dr Evanson Kamuri, Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.
For parents, who have suddenly found themselves in the midst of a few medical battle can imagine, the situation is very serious.
However, in KNH corridors, the quiet resolution fills the air.
The young twins, who are united for the body but fighting as one, have already brought together a team of doctors in Kenya, who have come together in a bid to give them a chance to live.
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