An Update on Facial Transplantation Cases Performed between 2005 and 2010

Siemionow M, Ozturk C (Cleveland Clinic, OH) Plast Reconstr Surg 128:707e-720e, 2011^§

Abstract

Background

Since 2005, 13 facial allotransplantation cases have been performed worldwide. The major indications for these facial allotransplantations were neurofibromatosis and trauma injuries, including animal bites, burns, falls, and shotgun blasts.

Methods

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