Ethical Issues in Pediatric Face Transplantation: Should We Perform Face Transplantation in Children?
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In 2005, face transplantation ceased to be fiction and became a scientific reality. Today, 10 teams from six different countries have performed 32 face transplantations. Immunosuppressive treatments are similar to other solid organ transplants, and patients have experienced a significant functional improvement. The authors are logically considering expanding face transplantation to children; however, children are not simply small adults. |
Year of Publication |
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2016
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Journal |
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Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Volume |
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138
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Issue |
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2
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Number of Pages |
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449-454
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ISSN Number |
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0032-1052
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URL |
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https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000002387
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DOI |
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10.1097/PRS.0000000000002387
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Short Title |
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Plast Reconstr Surg
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