2020
Local immunosuppression in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA): A systematic review
Safi AF, Kauke M, Nelms L, Palmer WJ, Tchiloemba B, Kollar B, Haug V, Pomahač B. Local immunosuppression in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA): A systematic review. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2020, 74: 327-335. PMID: 33229219, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLocal immunosuppressionSystematic reviewAllograft survivalComposite allotransplantationAllograft survival dataCell-based therapy strategiesImproved allograft survivalMain immunosuppressive agentMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesPreclinical animal studiesPreferred Reporting ItemsMalignant side effectsImmunosuppressive agentsPreclinical dataSignificant prolongationRat modelHuman trialsExclusion criteriaImmunosuppressionSide effectsAnimal studiesReporting ItemsPubMed databaseSystemic toxicityTherapy strategies
2011
Evolution of indications for facial transplantation
Pomahac B, Diaz-Siso J, Bueno E. Evolution of indications for facial transplantation. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2011, 64: 1410-1416. PMID: 21843979, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.06.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term outcomesFace transplantationUnknown long-term outcomesAbsolute exclusion criteriaInstitutional review board approvalExpansion of indicationsReview board approvalPartial face transplantationFacial transplantationFacial defectsEvolution of indicationsSevere facial defectsFacial functionLifelong immunosuppressionCurrent indicationsExclusion criteriaBoard approvalTransplantationSafe reductionSensory functionPatientsPotential patientsTransplantation studiesImmunosuppressionIndications