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Surgery in Mauthausen Concentration Camp: Therapy or Practice?

  • George M Weisz

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Abstract

Mauthausen concentration camp was known as "a way of life, murder was a daily event". The recently released list of surgeries performed over 5 years is not suggestive of therapeutical intention on over 5000 prisoners, but rather a way to give experience to surgeons. Analysis of the intensity of the procedures, with new classification, all suggesting and demanding a new Code of Criminal Law.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11-16
JournalIMAJ
Volume27
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 31 Jan 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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

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