The treatment of craniofacial defects can present many challenges due to the variety of
tissue-specific requirements and the complexity of anatomical structures in that region. 3D …

Since the first facial transplantation in 2005, 28 have been done worldwide with
encouraging immunological, functional, psychological, and aesthetic outcomes. Unlike solid …

Background: The central face high-energy avulsive injury has been frequently encountered
and predictably managed at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. However, despite …

Background: Composite mandibular tissue loss results in significant functional impairment
and cosmetic deformity. This study classifies patterns of mandibular composite tissue loss …

Background: Facial transplantation introduced a paradigm shift in the reconstruction of
extensive facial defects. Although the feasibility of the procedure is well established, new …

More than thirty‐five facial allograft transplantations (FAT) have been reported worldwide
since the pioneering case performed in France in the year 2005. FAT has received …

Hand aesthetics in general and aesthetic refinements of soft-tissue coverage of the hand in
particular have been increasingly considered over the past few years. Advancements of …

Background: Over the past decade, facial vascularized composite allotransplantation has
earned its place at the top of the reconstructive ladder. However, as in free tissue transfer …

The last 20 years have seen considerable advances in facial injury management,...(through)
... improved use of craniofacial exposures, development of techniques that rigidly stabilize …

Background: The successful correction of craniofacial contour deformities remains a major
challenge in plastic surgery. This article reviews important concepts and strategies for …