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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansTransplantation ToleranceTransplantation, HomologousVascularized Composite AllotransplantationConceptsImmunosuppression-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