U.S. Man Has First Skull And Scalp Transplant, Houston Methodist Hospital Reveals
The first skull and scalp transplant has been performed in a 15-hour operation, say doctors in the US.
James Boysen, who is 55 and from Texas, was missing the whole of the crown of his head after treatment for a rare type of cancer.
He was also given a new kidney and pancreas during the procedure.
The software developer said he was "amazed" at how he feels after the surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital and the Anderson Cancer Center.
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James Boysen, who is 55 and from Texas, was missing the whole of the crown of his head after treatment for a rare type of cancer.
He was also given a new kidney and pancreas during the procedure.
The software developer said he was "amazed" at how he feels after the surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital and the Anderson Cancer Center.
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