Surgery Outcomes News: Long-Term Success of Face Transplants
Long-Term Success of Face Transplants
According to recent surgery outcomes news, since 2005, a total of 50 face transplants have occurred across 11 countries. The study shows that the long-term outcomes for these surgeries are exceptionally positive. 85% of patients maintain life for five years post-transplant, and 74% are alive a decade later.
Survival Rate Comparison
The analysis also demonstrates that when examining deaths directly related to the transplants, survival rates improve to 96% for five years and 83% after ten years. In comparison, other organ transplants show lower survival rates; liver transplants stand at 61%, and heart transplants at 65% at the ten-year mark.
Factors Influencing Frequency
Despite these encouraging outcomes, the actual number of face transplants has declined. Financial costs are cited as a potential barrier to more frequent surgeries. As the medical community evaluates these aspects, the hope is to make such innovative surgeries more accessible to those in need.
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