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The Role of Two SLPs Following a Unique Face-Transplant Surgery
ASHA Voices
31 minutes 31 seconds
5 months ago
The Role of Two SLPs Following a Unique Face-Transplant Surgery
SLPs Meg Lico and Kaitlin Hanley from NYU Langone Health share their story of working with Aaron James, the recipient of what’s being called as the first ever full-eye and partial-face transplant. They describe how they worked with James to reach his goals, such as eating solid foods with his family.Central to the story is their collaboration and the interdepartmental communication that made success possible. The SLPs provide details about approaching this unique case, as well as their victories, memorable moments, and the emotions they had along the way.At the end of the conversation, hear from James and his wife Meagan.(This conversation was originally published in February 2024.)Learn More:* Swallowing Function After Pioneering Partial Face and Whole Eye Transplant: Clinical Insights (https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_AJSLP-24-00364)* Facing the Unknown: An SLP treated a patient before and after his facial transplant surgery. (https://leader.pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/leader.lml.22112017.26)* Changes in Articulatory Control Pre– and Post–Facial Transplant: A Case Report (https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2018_JSLHR-S-18-0147)* The Effects of Lip-Closure Exercise on Lip Strength and Function Following Full Facial Transplantation: A Case Report (https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2017_AJSLP-16-0101)Transcript
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