Twins attached by Sternum to Undergo Surgery

Two-year-old twins Eva and Erika Sandoval are attached from the sternum. They shared a digestive system,uterus, liver, bladder, and a thirdleg.
The girls are set for separation on December 5 after months of preparation.The operation. in California carries a 30% risk of death.But as they grow conjoined theyare suffering more and more health issues. Eva would keep bladder, Erika would keep third leg, both would require significant lower body reconstruction.
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