‘Little Mermaid’ in Good Health After Surgery
A 13-month-old girl known as Peru’s “Little Mermaid” was alert and healthy Friday two days after her fused legs were surgically separated.
Milagros Cerron was born with a rare defect called mermaid syndrome, or sirenomelia. Before the four-hour operation, Milagros’ legs moved separately but were trapped in a sack of tissue and fat down to her heels.
“She is in very good spirits and she’s strong,” said Dr. Luis Rubio, who led the surgical team. He said blood is now reaching the tips of her toes, and her foot reflexes are good.
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