Born Twice
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary about spina bifida, a fairly common birth defect in which the fetal spinal cord does not close properly. Advances in in-utero surgery have made the odds of surviving better. This method of fetal surgery is a controversial but potentially life-saving procedure that is being performed in t
Cast & Crew
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Marisa Grimes
Publicist (Discovery Health)
Laurie Reimers
Publicist (Discovery Health)
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary about spina bifida, a fairly common birth defect in which the fetal spinal cord does not close properly. Advances in in-utero surgery have made the odds of surviving better. This method of fetal surgery is a controversial but potentially life-saving procedure that is being performed in two American hospitals. Vanderbilt University Hospital and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Bioethicists, parents and physicians weigh in on the benefits and drawbacks of the procedure and discuss the possible side effects these types of advances will have on medicine in the future.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
