2024
Immunosuppressive strategies in face and hand transplantation: a comprehensive systematic review of current therapy regimens and outcomes
Huelsboemer L, Boroumand S, Kochen A, Dony A, Moscarelli J, Hauc S, Stögner V, Formica R, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Immunosuppressive strategies in face and hand transplantation: a comprehensive systematic review of current therapy regimens and outcomes. Frontiers In Transplantation 2024, 3: 1366243. PMID: 38993787, PMCID: PMC11235358, DOI: 10.3389/frtra.2024.1366243.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCMV infectionImmunosuppressive regimensImmunosuppressive strategiesTransplant recipientsIncidence of rejection episodesClinical CMV infectionTriple maintenance therapyIncidence of rejectionEpisodes of rejectionIndividualized immunosuppressive regimensEffective immunosuppressive therapySystematic reviewFace transplant patientsHand transplant recipientsHand transplantationFacial graftImmunosuppressive therapyMaintenance therapyRejection episodesFacial mucosaGraft lossGraft rejectionTherapy regimensTransplant patientsRenal failure
2013
Vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation – state of the art
Diaz‐Siso J, Bueno E, Sisk G, Marty F, Pomahac B, Tullius S. Vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation – state of the art. Clinical Transplantation 2013, 27: 330-337. PMID: 23581799, PMCID: PMC3724233, DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmunosuppression-related side effectsVascularized composite tissue allotransplantationLong-term graft lossEarly post-operative periodChronic graft deteriorationPost-operative periodLong-term outcomesViable treatment optionConventional reconstructive techniquesComposite tissue allotransplantationAcute rejectionGraft lossGraft deteriorationTolerance inductionTreatment optionsLifelong immunosuppressionLower extremitiesImmune responseAnatomic locationReconstructive techniquesAbdominal wallSide effectsTissue allotransplantationFunctional restorationCellular therapy