The fetal pain paradox
Controversy exists as to when conscious pain perception in the fetus may begin. According to the hypothesis of cortical necessity, thalamocortical connections, which do not form until after 24–28 weeks gestation, are necessary for conscious pain perception. However, anesthesiologists and neonatologi...
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| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Pain Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpain.2023.1128530/full |