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Conjoined Fijian twins arrive in Saudi Arabia for separation surgery assessment

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  • Ten-month-old Fijian conjoined twins have arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for medical assessments to determine the possibility of separation surgery.
  • The twins, born joined at the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, are part of an extremely rare set of triplets and faced unaffordable treatment costs overseas.
  • They will be evaluated under the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme, which covers all expenses and has a history of successfully separating twins from numerous countries.

Ten-month-old conjoined twins Dicecea and Jesepeli Kikau have arrived in Saudi Arabia for specialized medical assessments. The sisters, born joined at the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, are undergoing evaluation in Riyadh to determine if separation surgery is possible.

Their case is exceptionally rare, as they were born as part of a set of triplets. The twins, from Nausori, Fiji, were brought to Saudi Arabia after their family sought specialized treatment. Initial cost estimates from medical centers in the US, UK, Australia, and Mexico exceeded $1 million, making treatment inaccessible for the family.

Fortunately, the family received support through the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme. This initiative covers all medical, travel, and logistical expenses. The program, established in 1990, has assessed over 158 cases and successfully separated 72 sets of conjoined twins from more than 28 countries.

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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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