The team separated the boys’ liver, common bile ducts and small intestines.

Their abdomens were temporarily closed with a piece of plastic.

The plastic was removed once their skin became stretched enough to close without hurting their organs.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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