Conjoined Twins / Siamese Twins
Conjoined twins, a rare type of twinning, have long been a source of curiosity and controversy. This collection includes links to profiles of conjoined twins, as well as medical information about conjoined twins, also known as Siamese Twins.
Conjoined Twins Photo Gallery
This photo gallery contains pictures of conjoined twins.
This photo gallery contains pictures of conjoined twins.
Conjoined Twins FAQ
Want to understand the connection between conjoined twins? Start here. Your Guide provides the answers to frequently asked questions about this rare and unique type of multiples.
Want to understand the connection between conjoined twins? Start here. Your Guide provides the answers to frequently asked questions about this rare and unique type of multiples.
Conjoined Twins International
Founded in 1996, Conjoined Twins International is the only known support group conjoined twins and their families.
Founded in 1996, Conjoined Twins International is the only known support group conjoined twins and their families.
BBC Horizon Transcript: Conjoined Twins
This transcript from a BBC program interviews two sets of adult conjoined twins who have no wish to be separated. It also describes the separation operation of eight-month-old conjoined twins in South Africa.
This transcript from a BBC program interviews two sets of adult conjoined twins who have no wish to be separated. It also describes the separation operation of eight-month-old conjoined twins in South Africa.
Rowell Twins
This website provides details about the Rowell family's pregnancy with conjoined girls, Faith and Vanna. Unfortunately, the girls did not survive the pregnancy and were delivered stillborn at twenty weeks.
This website provides details about the Rowell family's pregnancy with conjoined girls, Faith and Vanna. Unfortunately, the girls did not survive the pregnancy and were delivered stillborn at twenty weeks.
The Bunker Twins: A Hyphenated Life
Chang and Eng, the renowned "Siamese twins," are profiled in this article. The story of their birth, marriage and death are told.
Chang and Eng, the renowned "Siamese twins," are profiled in this article. The story of their birth, marriage and death are told.
Classifications of Conjoined Twins
This informational page describes the different classifications of conjoined twins. Classifications are determined by the point at which the twins are join
This informational page describes the different classifications of conjoined twins. Classifications are determined by the point at which the twins are join
Conjoined Twins In the World
This is a comprehensive listing of over 500 conjoined twins throughout history, organized by last name. Sparse details accompany each listing, including birth date, names, type of conjoinedness (if known), country of origin, and separation attempts.
This is a comprehensive listing of over 500 conjoined twins throughout history, organized by last name. Sparse details accompany each listing, including birth date, names, type of conjoinedness (if known), country of origin, and separation attempts.
Conjoined Twins Timeline
This chronological history cites cases of conjoined twins since the first century. Click on the links along the left side of the page to read about conjoined twins in different time periods throughout history.
This chronological history cites cases of conjoined twins since the first century. Click on the links along the left side of the page to read about conjoined twins in different time periods throughout history.
How Are Conjoined Twins Formed?
This page outlines the process of conjoined twinning and provides some interesting statistics. It also includes a sonogram graphic depicting conjoined twins.
This page outlines the process of conjoined twinning and provides some interesting statistics. It also includes a sonogram graphic depicting conjoined twins.
Social History of Conjoined Twins
An interesting historical chronology, this page tells the story of conjoined twins from 1100 through the present. Well-known twins like Chang and Eng and Violet and Daisy Hilton are profiled here.
An interesting historical chronology, this page tells the story of conjoined twins from 1100 through the present. Well-known twins like Chang and Eng and Violet and Daisy Hilton are profiled here.
Types of Conjoined Twins
Conjoined twins are classified according to the point at which they are joined. Click the links on the left side of this page for a definition of each classification accompanied by illustrations.
Conjoined twins are classified according to the point at which they are joined. Click the links on the left side of this page for a definition of each classification accompanied by illustrations.