Scientists Ready for Full-face Transplant
US scientists are preparing to perform the world's first full-face transplant. The 24-hour operation involves lifting an entire face from a dead donor - including nose cartilage, nerves and muscles - and transferring them to someone hideously disfigured by burns or other injuries.| Comments on article "Scientists Ready for Full-face Transplant" | ||||||||||||||||||
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