First 50 Face Transplants Show Promising Long-Term Survival Rates

A comprehensive study reveals that the majority of face transplants have survived for at least a decade, marking significant progress in reconstructive surgery.

• Researchers found that 85% of face transplants survived for five years and 74% for at least ten years.
• Since 2005, 50 face transplants have been performed on 48 patients across 11 countries.
• Complications primarily stem from immunosuppression, which can lead to graft loss and patient deaths between 8 to 12 years post-transplant.
• Recent transplants show better survival rates due to advancements in medical techniques and accumulated experience.
• Face transplants remain a viable option for patients with severe facial defects who cannot be treated with conventional methods.

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