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The Know-How of Face Transplantation

Siemionow The Know-How of Face Transplantation

ISBN: 978-0-85729-252-0

Edition: 1st Ed.

Publication date: May 2011

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 494 p.

Illustrations: 233 ill.

Publisher: Springer

Delivery times, dependent on availability and publisher: between 2 and 14 days from when you complete the order.

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.