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The World's First Transplant Of Both Arms At The "Klinikum Rechts Der Isar" Of The TU In Munich

The World's First Transplant Of Both Arms At The "Klinikum Rechts Der Isar" Of The TU In Munich

Time 23.08.2008 10:29 Source  medicalnewstoday.com

From the 25th to the 26th July, the "Klinikum rechts der Isar" of the Technical University of Munich saw the first transplant of complete arms after several years of preparatory work. The patient is doing well under the circumstances. This operation was managed by the Clinic for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery (Director Prof. Hans-Günther Machens). The operation, with a team of 40 people participating, was headed by PD Dr.

Region World Category Transplantation

Date: 08 January 2009 - 00:05

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