Facial Transplantation - 10/07/16
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Résumé |
Reconstruction of severe facial deformities poses a unique surgical challenge: restoring the aesthetic form and function of the face. Facial transplantation has emerged over the last decade as an option for reconstruction of these defects in carefully selected patients. As the world experience with facial transplantation grows, debate remains regarding whether such a highly technical, resource-intensive procedure is warranted, all to improve quality of life but not necessarily prolong it. This article reviews the current state of facial transplantation with focus on the current controversies and challenges, with particular attention to issues of technique, immunology, and ethics.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Facial transplantation, Composite tissue allotransplantation, Microvascular surgery, Immunosuppression, Ethics
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Vol 24 - N° 3
P. 367-377 - août 2016 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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