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. 2011 Apr;56(2):134-41.
doi: 10.1016/j.anplas.2009.08.009. Epub 2010 Jun 16.

Facial transplantation: avatars

M Stricker  1 , E Simon, C Angrigiani, C Perroni
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Facial transplantation: avatars

M Stricker et al. Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 2011 Apr.

Abstract

Avatar carries a pejorative connotation often related to an unfortunate hazard. In face transplants, incarnations were numerous. The analysis of their evolution through time and increasing sophistication of procedures turn out to be informative regarding the wide disrepairs in the craniofacial area. The authors report the principal constraints of face transplant and the evolution in minds to deal with it.

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