Enhancing Face Transplant Outcomes: Fundamental Principles of Facial Allograft Revision.

ABSTRACT: Facial transplantation (FT) has become a feasible reconstructive solution for patients with devastating facial injuries. Secondary revisions to optimize functional and aesthetic outcomes are to be expected, yet the optimal timing and approach remain to be determined. The purpose of this study was to analyze all facial allograft revisions reported to date, including the senior author's experience with 3 FTs.

Methods

A literature review was performed, with 2 reviewers independently conducting title and abstract screening, followed by a full-text review. All articles mentioning FT revision surgeries were evaluated. The medical records of the senior author's 3 FT recipients were additionally reviewed.

Results

Initially, 721 articles were captured and 37 were included in the final

SUBMITTER: Diep GK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7489753 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature