The Kid "Mermaid" That Finally Died

Kennebunkport - little girl who was born with legs fused "mermaid syndrome" has finally died at the age of 10 years.

Previously doctors predict medically boy named Shiloh Pepin will only last a few days after birth.

Shiloh, died at Maine Medical Hospital, Kennebunkport, United States, last week. Hospital spokesman John Lamb stated Shiloh was in critical condition since last week. Similarly, as reported by the Telegraph, Tuesday (27/10/2009).

Mermaid syndrome, known as sirenomelia is a disorder in which only one kidney that works. In addition people with no colon or tool reporduksi.

Actually serenomelia deaths could be avoided. Previously successful separation surgery conducted on foot other sufferers. But Shiloh case is different because there is an abnormality with the blood circulatory system. He also has received two kidney transplants in 2007.

Cases of children from Kennebunkport, York County, Maine, U.S., had seized the attention of the media in the U.S. Shilohn. He even had time to fill the talk show programs such as Oprah Winfrey Show.