Should We Consider Preparing Patients for Future Face Transplant when Managing Complex Facial Trauma?

Summary:. With advancements in microsurgical technique and experience, face transplantation is becoming a clinical reality and acceptable procedure. Preparation of the maxillofacial skeleton and initial soft-tissue coverage for face transplant candidates is essential for optimizing the ultimate outc...

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Main Authors: Matthew R. Zeiderman, MD, Joseph M. Firriolo, MD, Dattesh R. Dave, MD, MSc, Lee L.Q. Pu, MD, PhD, FACS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2020-07-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002962