Psychological and psychiatric aspects of face transplantation: Lessons learned from the long-term follow-up of six patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.02.006
Abstract: Since 2005, at least 38 face transplantations have been performed worldwide. Available recommendations on psychological management are based on isolated cases or small case series, either not focused on mental health or with a short… read more here.
Keywords: psychological psychiatric; aspects face; psychiatric aspects; six patients ... See more keywords
The past the present and the future of face transplantation
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DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000812
Abstract: Purpose of review Face transplantation represents vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) organ and became one of the most rewarding reconstructive options for severely disfigured patients. This review summarizes the past, current and future challenges of face… read more here.
Keywords: face; face transplantation; transplantation past; transplantation ... See more keywords
Face Transplantation: An Update for the United States Trauma System
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004615
Abstract: Abstract Face transplantation has evolved over the last 12 years into a safe and feasible reconstructive solution, with good aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients with severe facial defects who are not amenable to reconstruction… read more here.
Keywords: update united; transplantation update; transplantation; united states ... See more keywords
Face Transplantation: Partial Graft Loss of the First Case 10 Years Later
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DOI: 10.1111/ajt.14218
Abstract: Ten years after the first face transplantation, we report the partial loss of this graft. After two episodes of acute rejection (AR) occurred and completely reversed in the first posttransplantation year, at 90 months posttransplantation… read more here.
Keywords: graft; partial graft; transplantation; transplantation partial ... See more keywords