Clara and Alta Rodriguez with their mother

Clara and Alta Rodriguez with their mother

Contributor(s):
Rozanski, Gervase J.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Firm)
Publication:
Produced: 20 September 1974
Language(s):
No linguistic content
Format:
Still image
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Photographic prints
Abstract:
Clara and Alta Rodriguez, Siamese twins from the Dominican Republic, were joined at the pelvis and shared several internal organs, including one liver and colon. Their successful separation when they were 14 months old by Dr. C. Everett Koop brought him international acclaim.
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Extent:
1 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584930X300 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
QQBBSP
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584930X300
Archival Collection:
The C. Everett Koop Papers (Profiles in Science)