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. Copyright: This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use. 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)