title: Analysis: OB/GYN-Genetics.
abstract: Ovarian salvage from a patient with brain death is not available and will not preserve viable ova for future reproduction. Previous interest in assisted reproductive technology is only the first step in this process, which requires careful assessment of maternal risks and potential for recurrent genetic disease.
authors.affiliation: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Center for Ethics, 110 Irving St., NW, East Bldg Room 3108, Washington, DC USA. Melissa.H.Fries@medstar.net.
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fries
mesh_terms: D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D028681:Moral Obligations; D010053:Ovary; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D037022:Posthumous Conception / Q000941:ethics*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting