Research progress in ethics related issues of xenocorneal transplantation
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2011.30.084
- VernacularTitle:异种角膜移植伦理学相关问题的研究进展
- Author:
Dongming SUI
;
Jingjing ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Xenocorneal transplantation;
Ethics;
Research development
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2011;27(30):1-4
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss and study the ethics related issues of xenocorneal transplantation.Methods The ethics related issues of xenocorneal transplantation were discussed through analysis of the cornea characteristics and present situation of corneal transplantation.Results The ethical problems faced by corneal transplantation mainly consisted of technical barriers social problems:immune rejection after corneal transplantation; species chosen whether or not to meet the ethical requirements,whether to violate the ethics; animal rights issues; whether can cause characteristics change of xenocorneal transplantation person; whether xenocorneal transplantation will lead to the spread of deadly diseases,and endanger public safety.Conclusions Xenocorneal transplantation can help patients regain their sight,its success requires not only the innovation breakthrough of science and technology,but also the attention of people on ethical issues of xenocorneal transplantation.
