Ethical Issues in Pediatric Face Transplantation: Should We Perform Face Transplantation in Children?
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Abstract | :
In 2005, face transplantation ceased to be fiction and became a scientific reality. Today, 10 teams from six different countries have performed 32 face transplantations. Immunosuppressive treatments are similar to other solid organ transplants, and patients have experienced a significant functional improvement. The authors are logically considering expanding face transplantation to children; however, children are not simply small adults. |
Year of Publication | :
2016
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Journal | :
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Volume | :
138
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Issue | :
2
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Number of Pages | :
449-454
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ISSN Number | :
0032-1052
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URL | :
https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000002387
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DOI | :
10.1097/PRS.0000000000002387
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Short Title | :
Plast Reconstr Surg
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