Wednesday, November 30, 2005

BBC NEWS | Health | Woman has first face transplant

BBC NEWS | Health | Woman has first face transplant: "Woman has first face transplant
Surgeons operating
The operation lasted several hours
Surgeons in France have carried out the first face transplant, it has been reported.

The woman had lost her nose, lips and chin after being savaged by a dog.

In the controversial operation, tissues, muscles, arteries and veins were taken from a brain-dead donor and attached to the patient's lower face."

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