Indian doctors remove parasitic foetuses from baby's stomach
Summary
Indian doctors successfully removed two malformed foetuses from inside a 20-day-old baby. This rare condition, called foetus in foetu, occurs when a malformed foetus is absorbed by its twin during pregnancy. The baby is now healthy and recovering well after surgery.Key Facts
- The condition is known as foetus in foetu and is extremely rare, with less than 200 reported cases worldwide.
- The malformed foetuses were found in the abdomen of a 20-day-old baby and were pressing against her stomach.
- Before surgery, doctors had to stabilize the baby, who was dehydrated and malnourished.
- A team of 15 doctors performed the two-hour surgery using special equipment due to the baby’s small size.
- Care was taken to avoid damaging organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines during the operation.
- The baby had a bloated stomach and couldn't eat, which led to her hospitalization.
- The infant was discharged a month ago with no complications since the surgery.
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