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July 22, 1850
The Portsmouth Inquirer
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The famous Siamese Twins died in England from marasmus, as reported by the Paris Journal des Debats citing the London Medical Times. Post-mortem examination confirmed their abdominal cavities communicated via a hollow ligament, with livers connected by a half-inch thick membrane.
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The Siamese Twins Dead. The Paris Journal des Debats announces the death, in England, of the famous Siamese Twins. The Debats states, that according to the London Medical Times, the two brothers died of marasmus. A Post-mortem examination proved what has been constantly supposed by the faculty, viz: that the two cavities of the abdomen communicated by means of the hollow ligament which united them, and that the livers of the twins were connected by a membrane bridle about a half an inch thick.—Rich. Times.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Death Or Longevity
What keywords are associated?
Siamese Twins
Death
Marasmus
Post Mortem
Abdominal Connection
Liver Membrane
What entities or persons were involved?
Siamese Twins
Where did it happen?
England
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Topic
Death Of The Siamese Twins And Post Mortem Findings
Location
England
Key Persons
Siamese Twins
Event Details
The two brothers, the famous Siamese Twins, died of marasmus. Post-mortem examination showed their abdominal cavities communicated via a hollow ligament, and their livers were connected by a half-inch thick membrane, as supposed by the faculty.