Infant conjoined twins to be separated in Texas
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Doctors in Texas will attempt to separate two 10-month-old sisters born conjoined below the waist.
The multi-hour operation is set for Tuesday at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi.
The girls - Ximena and Scarlett Hernandez-Torres - share a colon and bladders that will be reconstructed. Their identical triplet sister, Catalina, was born without serious health issues.
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The staff at Driscoll Children's Hospital has cared for the girls since they were transferred to the facility hours after birth at another area hospital.
Dr. Haroon Patel says a team of specialists has been working for months to prepare for the surgery, which could last 12 to 18 hours.
A hospital statement says doctors have a positive outlook for the children's recovery. The girls will require additional surgeries as they grow.