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The man, who was not identified by his name, was injured in a hunting accident seven years ago and has already undergone five reconstruction operations.
(Montreal university)
A 64-year-old Canadian, disfigured in a hunting accident seven years ago, can now chew, smell, talk and breathe properly after undergoing the first facial transplant in the country.
Before the operation, he had trouble breathing, eating, sleeping and talking.
(Montreal university)
According to a press release from the University of Montreal, the 30-hour operation took place in May and required the collaboration of more than 100 medical staff, specialists and surgeons.
"This delicate operation is the result of years of concerted and meticulous work by an incredible team and the incredible bravery and cooperation of the patient and his family," said Dr. Daniel Borsuk, a surgeon. in chief at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont and at the Université de Montréal. said in the press release.
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The man, whose name was not revealed in the press release, underwent five reconstructive surgeries and was living with a tracheostomy, which led him to struggle to breathe, sleep, eat and talk.
"As a plastic surgeon, I know that, regardless of the size, facial wounds have a particularly symbolic aspect and are closely related to our identity," said Borsuk. "Facial disfigurement can have a detrimental effect on self-confidence and productivity, and as a result, this transplant offers tremendous hope and opportunity for our patient."
The transplant, coordinated by Transplant Québec, restored its jaws, facial muscles, teeth, lips and nose.
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There have been about 40 face transplants in the world since 2005.
In August, National Geographic featured a 21-year-old suicide victim who became the youngest person in the United States to undergo a facial transplant.
It is believed that the Canadian man is the oldest in the world.
"We wanted to make sure that the recipient would accept a major change in their existence in the best possible physical health, with all the necessary information and psychological support," Borsuk said.
"We will continue to support the patient so that he can completely adapt to his life after the surgery."
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