Friday, December 02, 2005

ABC News: Woman Says 'Merci' After Face Transplant

ABC News: Woman Says 'Merci' After Face Transplant: "Woman Says 'Merci' After Face Transplant
Woman's First Word After Groundbreaking Face Transplant Is 'Merci'; Was Disfigured by Dog Mauling

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By EMMA ROSS AP Medical Writer
The Associated PressThe Associated Press

LYON, France Dec 2, 2005 — A woman who underwent the world's first partial face transplant regained consciousness 24 hours after the groundbreaking operation and her first words were 'thank you,' one of her doctors said Friday."

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