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Friday, February 9, 2007 12:00 AM

Behind the Pillow Angel

Doctors at the Seattle hospital that operated on a disabled girl to keep her from reaching sexual maturity -- the controversial "Ashley Treatment" -- were more troubled by the procedure than has been reported previously.
By Rebecca Clarren

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  • Thursday, February 8, 2007 10:53 PM

    Huh?

    "Now, she need never experience sexual assault, pregnancy, menstrual cramps, and has no need of invasive, frightening screening tests."

    Well, three out of four ain't bad, I guess.

    Tricia

    —Tricia

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