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Facial transplantation: history and update

N A Roche1, P N Blondeel, K M Van Lierde

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, Gent, Belgium.

Acta Chirurgica Belgica
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Composite tissue allografting (CTA) offers reconstructive surgery for severe facial deformities. This review covers facial CTA history and outcomes, showing good functional results and high patient satisfaction.

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