Facial transplantation: a comprehensive review of the literature

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Gaoussou ToureChristian Hervé

Abstract

Composite tissue allotransplantation has become a clinical reality and a major breakthrough in reconstructive surgery. The current boundary of dispute on composite tissue allotransplantation is regarding the full-face transplantation. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of how facial allotransplantation has been approached in the scientific literature. The selection of articles was conducted using PubMed at between January 2000 and September 2005. The search terms were "facial graft," "facial transplantation," and "facial allotransplant." The criteria of analysis were the category of articles and the presence of 6 items: 1) issues regarding the donor; 2) psychological impact on the recipient; 3) surgical risks; 4) immunologic risks; 5) socio-cultural aspects; and 6) expense. Thirty-eight articles were included. The first article was published in 2002. Most articles over the last 4 years dealt with issues of medical ethics. The annual rate of basic research articles was relatively stable. Conversely, the rate of 'view points,' notably regarding ethics aspects, increased dramatically in 2004. The issues regarding the donor were found in 26% of the articles, the psychological echo on the recipient in 53%...Continue Reading

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