Spirituality/Medicine Interface Project
Face Transplantation: The View from Duke University and the University of Chicago
Abstract
The partial face transplant performed in France last November 27, 2005, ushered a whole new arena of reconstructive surgery into the public eye. Unfortunately, this event has not been universally well received by the international community of reconstructive microsurgeons and medical ethicists. Early in 2005, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery recognized the need to come forward with a position paper on facial transplantation, as there was growing evidence that the procedure would go forward in the very near future. In the interest of public safety and to establish a medical standard of engagement, criteria were developed to guide surgeons who were contemplating performing a facial transplant procedure.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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References
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