Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Dec 2011
ReviewAn update on facial transplantation cases performed between 2005 and 2010.
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. ⋯ This report provides a useful overview of the technical aspects of face transplantation; however, the reports on long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes will help to define the future of face transplantation.