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Surgery in Auschwitz: Therapy or Experience?

  • George M Weisz

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Abstract

The Nazi regime occupying Europe during World War II built a series of concentration camps for those opposing the regime, political and criminal adversaries, and eventually victims of the racial, Aryan policy. It was the suggestion of Germany's elite physician to the Schutzstaffel (SS), Reichfuehrer H.H. (Heinrich Luitpold Himmler), to use the available workforce in the camps, before their eventual liquidation. What was the outcome?

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)207-210
JournalIMAJ
Volume27
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 30 Apr 2025

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  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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