2015, Number 1
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Cir Plast 2015; 25 (1)
Facial transplant and its bioethical implications
Baldin AV, De Rungs BDR, Íñigo AF, Íñigo MF, Gamiz ER
Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 29-36
PDF size: 186.76 Kb.
ABSTRACT
A facial transplant gives patients with severe deformities, especially those who have suffered serious burn injuries, cancer or other accidents, an opportunity to improve their appearance, functions and psychological condition, not without taking into consideration the risks of long-term immunosuppression, graft rejection and possible psychological damage. Therefore, all aspects should be considered, technical, psychological and/or medical, in order to reach an ethical judgment in accordance with to the different approaches, and finally to form an ethical conclusion regarding the implementation of this innovative surgical procedure.
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