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By Pamela Prindle Fierro, About.com Guide to Twins & Multiples since 2001

Conjoined Twin Dies During Surgery

Thursday September 16, 2004
The surgery to separate Germany conjoined twins, Lea and Tabea Block, took a tragic turn early Thursday morning when baby Tabea passed away despite exhaustive resuscitation efforts. Her death occurred shortly after doctors separated the connection joining the thirteen-month-olds at the top of their heads. Lea was in critical but stable condition following the operation.

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