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[Uterus transplantation: state of knowledge and ethical reflection].

Authors :
Favre-Inhofer A
Carbonnel M
Revaux A
Rafii A
Karpel L
Frydman R
Ayoubi JM
Source :
La Revue du praticien [Rev Prat] 2018 Jun; Vol. 68 (6), pp. 657-663.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Uterus transplantation: state of knowledge and ethical reflection. Nowadays is uterine transplantation the only treatment for absolute uterine infertility. This experimental surgery is spreading worldwide since the past two years. The first livebirths from uterus transplantations from living donors in Sweden gave the impetus for more research. Since several team works on the uterine transplantation from living or deceased donors. Uterus transplantation and the choice between live and deceased donor raises up technical and ethical questions.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs déclarent n’avoir aucun lien d’intérêts.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0035-2640
Volume :
68
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
La Revue du praticien
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30869260