The Sound of Science: Pioneering Voice Box Transplant Achieved
In Arizona, Marty Kedian became the first cancer patient to undergo a successful voice box transplant. This 21-hour procedure at the Mayo Clinic involved replacing his larynx, pharynx, upper trachea, esophagus, and related components. Previously, Kedian had endured numerous surgeries for a rare laryngeal cancer. His unique status as a recipient of a kidney transplant […]