February 06, 2004
Two-headed baby has surgery

An operation to remove a second head from a baby girl - and make medical history - has begun.

The operation, performed by an 18-strong Los Angeles team, started just after noon (1600 GMT) in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic.

Seven-week-old Rebeca Martinez has the head of an undeveloped conjoined twin fused to the top of her skull.

Her second head has a partially-developed brain, ears, eyes and lips, and if it continues to grow would prevent Rebeca's brain from developing.

Read entire story here.

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Posted by Ellen at February 06, 2004 06:37 PM
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I saw a short video on this on Fox News last night. The eyes on the second head open and close and there is some movement in the facial muscles. Unbelievable.

Posted by: Pat on February 6, 2004 06:55 PM
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