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Face transplantation: Complications, implications, and an update for the oncologic surgeon
Author(s) -
DiazSiso J. Rodrigo,
Sosin Michael,
Platalie M.,
Rodriguez Eduardo D.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.24211
Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , transplantation , reconstructive surgery , surgery , general surgery , oncologic surgery , reconstructive surgeon , nursing
Clinical face transplantation, only 10 years old, has evolved into a safe and preferred reconstructive option for the most severe facial defects, in which traditional reconstructive methods have yielded poor outcomes. The ability to simultaneously restore facial function and aesthetics has shown to improve patient's quality of life. Its applicability to post‐oncologic resection, however, remains guarded given the current international experience with respect to long term outcomes. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;113:971–975 . © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.