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MISSION: EXTRAORDINARY.

Authors :
Stephens, Jacintha
Gay, Daniel
Source :
Asiaweek. 04/27/2001, Vol. 27 Issue 16, p48. 4p. 4 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Discusses how Singapore-based surgeons Chumpon Chan and Keith Goh were able to separate siamese twins from Nepal. Financial assistance extended to the family of the Siamese twins; Difficulties encountered during the operation; Use of the VizDExter program; Use of magnetic resonance imaging; Other surgeons from the Singapore General Hospital who assisted in the operation. INSET: A MODEL PROCESS..

Subjects

Subjects :
*SURGERY
*CONJOINED twins
*SURGEONS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10126244
Volume :
27
Issue :
16
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Asiaweek
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
4751512