Separation of Craniopagus Twins: A Clinical, Legal, and Ethical Conundrum

Separation of craniopagus twins is fraught by ethical issues. The surgery is high risk and may involve the sacrifice of one twin. We review surgical successes in separation of craniopagus twins and consider ethical and legal concepts affecting the decision to undertake such procedures. Our discussio...

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Authors: Johnson, Reuben (Author) ; Weir, Philip (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2016
In: Cambridge quarterly of healthcare ethics
Year: 2016, Volume: 25, Issue: 1, Pages: 38-49
Further subjects:B Ethics
B Morality
B Confidentiality
B craniopagus
B Sacrifice
B Autonomy
B Neurosurgery
B Potentiality
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