Youngest Face Transplant Recipient in U.S. | National Geographic

What made Katie Stubblefield's face transplant historically significant in the United States?

• She was the first person to receive a full face transplant.

• She was the youngest person to receive a face transplant.

• Her surgery was the longest face transplant ever performed.

• She received a face transplant from a living donor.

What was the estimated duration for Katie's face transplant surgery?

• Around 12 hours

• Between 24 and 36 hours

• More than 40 hours

• Less than 8 hours

To prepare for the face transplant, what did surgeons need to do to Katie's existing facial structure?

• They needed to remove all her remaining facial bones.

• They needed to create space by removing some bone and tissue.

• They only needed to clean the existing facial area.

• They had to stretch her remaining skin to fit the new face.

What significant risk was associated with the donor during the face transplant surgery?

• The donor's family could change their mind.

• The donor's face might not fit Katie's bone structure.

• The donor could become medically unstable, stopping the procedure.

• The donor's tissues might not be healthy enough for transplant.