A first-of-its-kind human trial is investigating whether intraoperative brief electrical stimulation can improve axonal regeneration in cross-face nerve graft.
Removing the Guesswork in Head & Neck Bony Reconstruction
Virtual surgical planning and CAD/CAM support a two-surgeon approach.
Cleveland Clinic Facial Reanimation Surgeons Perform Tri-Vector Reanimation in Pediatric Patient
A team of surgeons helped give a 9-year-old patient with congenital facial paralysis the ability to smile, in what is believed to be the first instance of the tri-vector reanimation technique being used in a pediatric patient.
Nasal Reconstruction for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
With an osteocartilaginous L-strut technique, Cleveland Clinic’s facial reconstructive surgeons provide long-lasting and aesthetically favorable results to patients with GPA, allowing them a return to normal life.
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Innovation in Facial Reanimation Is Helping More Patients Smile
Several advancements in facial reanimation have helped Cleveland Clinic’s facial plastic surgeons get much closer in their pursuit of restoring natural-looking smiles and facial expressions.
Changing the Face of Microvascular Reconstruction
A head and neck surgeon discusses how Cleveland Clinic is dramatically decreasing the physical and financial “cost” of free flap surgery.
Cleveland Clinic Appoints Patrick Byrne, MD, MBA, as Head & Neck Institute Chair
Dr. Byrne shares his vision for the Institute, thoughts on coming on board during the COVID-19 pandemic and humanitarian work.
The Long Road to Cleveland Clinic’s First Total Face Transplant — and the Path Ahead
Our first total face transplant involved far more than a single 31-hour operation. Here are essentials of the patient’s unparalleled case and what lies ahead for her and the face transplant field.
The Biggest Moment in Cleveland Clinic’s First Total Face Transplant
One moment in the 31-hour operation stands out from the rest. Two of the surgeons share when, and why, the OR went from a hush to a collective sigh.
Cleveland Clinic Performs Its Third Face Transplant
The 31-hour operation in May 2017 was a total face transplant in a 21-year-old female with severe facial trauma from a gunshot wound. As patient recovery proceeds well, the transplant team shares key details.