ENGLISH

The Know-How of Face Transplantation

By Maria Z. Siemionow , Erhan Sonmez (auth.) , Maria Z. Siemionow (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag London
Year
2011
ISBN
0857292528, 9780857292520, 9780857292537
DOI
10.1007/978-0-85729-253-7
Google Books ID
QnwO5LYP838C
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
25 MB (26262732 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
494\513
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40
Transplant Surgery; Theory of Medicine/Bioethics

Description

The book is laid out in 6 sections: 1. Preclinical Approaches to Face Transplantation 2. Clinical Aspects in Preparation to Face Transplantation in Humans 3. Approval Process of Face Transplantation in Humans 4. Social and Public Relations in Face Transplantation 5. World Experience with Face Transplantation in Humans 6. Future Directions in Face Transplantation This book spans the entire process of a face transplantation, from detailing the anatomy of the face to considering the social and ethical challenges of the procedure. This rigorous presentation of face transplantation also includes the anesthesia involved, the role of Institutional Review Boards in approving the operation, the financial aspects and media response. Since the authorship is international, the book considers the different perspectives, approaches and responses from across the world.

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