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NOVA•Season 22•Episode 5

Siamese Twins

Feb 14, 199555 min

Born joined at the pelvis, Siamese twins Dao and Duan were brought to the United States from Thailand to assess their chances for being separated surgically. NOVA covers the intricate planning and protracted operations that eventually made the two girls into two distinct individuals.

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Season 22 Episodes13

Mammoths of the Ice Age

Vikings in America

Little Creatures Who Run the World

Nazi Designers of Death

Siamese Twins

Mystery of the Senses—Hearing

Mystery of the Senses—Smell

Mystery of the Senses—Taste

Mystery of the Senses—Touch

Mystery of the Senses—Vision

The Universe Within

Making of a Doctor

Fast Cars

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Episode Summary

"Siamese Twins" is episode 5 of NOVA season 22. It aired on February 14, 1995.

Next: E6 · Mystery of the Senses—Hearing Best of Season 22