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The limits of viability
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The limits of viability
J Perinat Med.
1997.
Abstract
We provide an ethical analysis of the divergence of mortality and potential morbidity in very premature infants. Based on this ethical analysis we conclude that at this time viability should be at 24 weeks or greater and not at 23 weeks.
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