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health1 year ago•8 min saved

Michigan Man's Life Transformed by Groundbreaking Face Transplant

Derek Pfaff, a survivor of a suicide attempt that left his face severely damaged, has successfully undergone a groundbreaking face transplant at the Mayo Clinic. The complex 50-hour surgery involved a team of 80 professionals and reconstructed 85% of his face using donor tissue. This life-enhancing procedure has restored Pfaff's ability to express emotions and improved his quality of life. Pfaff now aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention, emphasizing the importance of staying positive and seeking help. Suicide remains a significant global health issue, with over 720,000 deaths annually.

via CNN|

#face-transplant #health #medical-innovation

medical-advancements2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Army Veteran Makes History with World's First Successful Eye Transplant"

Doctors at New York University Langone Health have successfully conducted the world's first surgery involving a complete eye and partial face transplant, giving a US Army veteran the chance to regain his sight. The 21-hour surgical procedure included transplanting the entire left eye and a portion of the face from a single donor, making it the first-ever human whole-eye transplant in medical history. While the outcome of regaining vision in the transplanted eye is uncertain, this groundbreaking achievement opens doors for future advancements in vision therapies and related fields of medicine.

via NDTV|

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medical-science2 years ago•5 min saved

"Groundbreaking Eye Transplant Gives Arkansas Man a New Face and Vision"

Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have successfully performed the world's first whole eye transplant, along with a face transplant, on a man who suffered extensive facial injuries and lost his left eye due to an accident with high-voltage power lines. While it is too early to determine if the patient will regain vision in his new eye, the transplant has yielded promising results so far, with the donated eye showing good blood flow and no signs of rejection. The surgery provides valuable insights into the healing process of the human eye and may pave the way for future advancements in treating blindness.

via MPR News|

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medical-science2 years ago•5 min saved

Groundbreaking Whole Eye and Face Transplant Gives Hope to Arkansas Man

Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have successfully performed the world's first whole eye transplant, in addition to a face transplant, on a man who suffered extensive facial injuries and lost his left eye due to an accident with high-voltage power lines. While it is too early to determine if the patient will regain vision in his new eye, the transplant has yielded promising results so far, with the donated eye showing good blood flow and no signs of rejection. The surgery provides valuable insights into the healing process of the human eye and may contribute to advancements in the field of eye transplants and optic nerve repair.

via NPR|

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medical-science2 years ago•2 min saved

Groundbreaking Eye Transplant Gives US Veteran New Hope

Surgeons in New York have performed the world's first complete eye transplant on a US veteran who lost most of his face in a high-voltage electrical accident. The 21-hour surgery, which also included a rare partial face transplant, is considered a pivotal moment in the quest to restore sight to millions of people. While there is no certainty that the patient will regain vision in his new eye, doctors are optimistic about the progress and the surgery offers valuable insights into how the human eye heals. The donated face and eye came from a single male donor, and the patient is grateful for the life-changing surgery.

via BBC.com|

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medical-science2 years ago•2 min saved

Revolutionary Eye Transplants Give New Hope to Survivors of Electrical Accidents

Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have successfully performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, as part of a face transplant procedure. The patient, Aaron James, had suffered extensive facial injuries and lost one eye due to an accident with high-voltage power lines. While it is too early to determine if James will regain vision in his new eye, the surgery offers valuable insights into the healing process of the human eye. The transplant has defied expectations, with the donated eye showing good blood flow and no signs of rejection. Researchers are now studying scans of James's brain to understand the injured optic nerve, a crucial step in the quest to cure blindness.

via The Guardian US|

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medical-advancements2 years ago•5 min saved

Man Receives Groundbreaking Whole Eye Transplant After Electric Shock

Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have successfully completed the world's first whole eye transplant on a patient who survived a high-voltage electric shock. Although the patient cannot see out of the transplanted eye, the operation is considered a success and a significant advancement in the field. The procedure, which also included a partial face transplant, required the expertise of over 140 healthcare professionals and involved transplanting the eye and injecting adult stem cells into the optic nerve. While full vision restoration is still a long way off, the surgery has provided aesthetic and functional benefits for the patient, improving his quality of life.

via NBC News|

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medical-science2 years ago•9 min saved

Arkansas Man Receives Groundbreaking Eye and Face Transplant

A surgical team at NYU Langone Health in New York successfully performed the world's first whole-eye transplant in a living person, along with a partial face transplant, on Aaron James, a military veteran from Arkansas who suffered extensive facial injuries from an electric shock accident. Although Aaron cannot see out of the transplanted eye yet, his medical team is hopeful that vision may be restored in the future. The procedure, which involved transplanting the entire left eye and parts of the face from a single donor, marks a significant advancement in transplant medicine and could potentially benefit patients who have experienced eye loss due to trauma or cancer.

via CNN|

#eye-transplant #face-transplant #medical-breakthrough