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. 2012 Jan;23(1):250-3.
doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318241c10b.

Face transplant: a paradigm change in facial reconstruction

Laurent Lantieri  1
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Face transplant: a paradigm change in facial reconstruction

Laurent Lantieri. J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

Face transplantation is a new surgical technique that could be considered as a paradigm change in facial reconstruction. In recent years, 17 cases have been realized around the world. The author reviews these cases enlightened by his personal 7 cases.

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