Problem
Unnecessary open-womb plastic surgery
Incidence:
Under instructions from the mother, in 1994 a South American doctor performed open-womb plastic surgery on a foetus to correct a congenital hare-lip. The operation was apparently successful. The baby was born prematurely, however, and subsequently died.
Broader Problems:
Unethical foetal surgeryMalpractice in plastic surgery Subject(s):
Health Care → SurgeryMedicine → Reproductive system
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST