Abstract
Face transplantation is a new surgical technique that could be considered as a paradigm change in facial reconstruction. In recent years, 17 cases have been realized around the world. The author reviews these cases enlightened by his personal 7 cases.
MeSH terms
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Ethics, Medical
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Face / surgery*
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Facial Injuries / classification
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Facial Injuries / surgery
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Facial Neoplasms / surgery
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Facial Transplantation / ethics
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Facial Transplantation / methods
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Facial Transplantation / trends*
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Graft Rejection / prevention & control
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Humans
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Immunomodulation / immunology
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Immunosuppression Therapy / methods
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Informed Consent
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Organ Preservation / methods
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Patient Care Team
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Plastic Surgery Procedures / ethics
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Plastic Surgery Procedures / trends*
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Quality of Life
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Resource Allocation
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Risk Assessment
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Social Support
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Social Work
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Tissue and Organ Harvesting / methods
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Tissue and Organ Procurement
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Wounds, Gunshot / surgery