News, Man receives first-ever tongue, jaw transplant. (doctor, recover, surgeon)

[JD59]

MADRID - Spanish doctors completed the first ever transplant of a tongue and jaw Tuesday, surgeon Pedro Cavadas said Friday.

The 43-year-old patient, who lost the lower half of his face during treatment for a malignant tumor 11 years ago, is recovering well and could be released in 10 days, Cavadas told a news conference in Valencia.

First tongue, jaw transplant carried out - More health news- msnbc.com

[SouthernBelleInUtah]

My late F-I-L lost his lower jaw in WWII. He would have loved this chance to be more normal. To the end of his life, he had to have all food pureed and could only eat a little at a time (he still had a tongue). ONly my M-I-L could understand his speech. I hope this guy succeeds!