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The Ethics of Caring for Conjoined Twins The Lakeberg Twins
Author(s) -
Thomasma David C.,
Muraskas Jonathan,
Marshall Patricia A.,
Myers Thomas,
Tomich Paul,
O'Neill James A.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
hastings center report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.515
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1552-146X
pISSN - 0093-0334
DOI - 10.2307/3527600
Subject(s) - conjoined twins , psychology , medicine , obstetrics
In June 1993, conjoined twins 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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