The ethics of caring for conjoined twins - The Lakeberg twins

被引：32
作者：
Thomasma, DC
Muraskas, J
Marshall, PA
Myers, T
Tomich, P
ONeill, JA
机构：
[1] LOYOLA UNIV,MED CTR,DIV NEONATOL,CHICAGO,IL 60611
[2] VANDERBILT UNIV,SCH MED,SECT SURG SCI,NASHVILLE,TN 37240
来源：
HASTINGS CENTER REPORT | 1996年 / 26卷 / 04期
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D O I：
10.2307/3527600
中图分类号：
B82 [伦理学（道德学）];
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摘要：
In June 1993, conjoined twin Amy and Angela Lakeberg became the focus of national attention. They shared a complex six-chambered heart and one liver; only one could survive separation surgery; and even her chances were slim. The medical challenge was great and the ethical challenges were even greater.
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