Face transplant

Doctors in the United States had one of the most extensive face transplant in the history of modern medicine. As a result of the operation at the University of Maryland's 37-year-old Richard Norris got a new face - including the jaw, teeth and tongue. During the preceding 15 years, the patient led a solitary life as a result of an incident with a gun on his face so badly damaged that he had to wear a mask before going out. Transaction costs took the US Navy - US military hopes that this experience will help in the treatment of victims in Iraq and Afghanistan. Face transplant Richard Norris lasted 36 hours and was one of the five transactions performed transplant surgeon at the University of Maryland for three days, which used single donor organs. Fifteen years ago Norris in an accident lost his lips and nose; his mouth almost lost the ability to move. Now, according to the chief surgeon of the University of Maryland, Eduardo Rodriguez, he can return to normal life. According to doctors, Richard Norris has already brushing his teeth and shaving, he recovered his sense of smell. See also: A resident of Brazil raises his eyes from their sockets 95% 27-year-old girl with Rotate stops living a normal life. The oldest person in the world was 256 years old. 95-year-old Chinese woman, six days after the death got out of the coffin. The smallest man found in the Nepalese village. A resident of Britain is recognized as the fattest man in the world.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk/russian/science/2012/03/120327_us_most_extensive_face_transplant.shtml