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
2015
Vascularized composite allotransplantation: current standards and novel approaches to prevent acute rejection and chronic allograft deterioration
Kueckelhaus M, Fischer S, Seyda M, Bueno E, Aycart M, Alhefzi M, ElKhal A, Pomahac B, Tullius S. Vascularized composite allotransplantation: current standards and novel approaches to prevent acute rejection and chronic allograft deterioration. Transplant International 2015, 29: 655-662. PMID: 26265179, PMCID: PMC4785085, DOI: 10.1111/tri.12652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute rejectionImproved long-term graft outcomesLong-term graft outcomeChronic allograft deteriorationCytomegalovirus infection statusGraft preservation techniquesUpper extremity transplantationUpper extremity transplantsAntibody-mediated rejectionGood midterm resultsSpecific treatment strategiesAllograft deteriorationChronic rejectionClinical VCAVCA graftsGraft outcomeImmunosuppressive strategiesLocal immunosuppressionMidterm resultsExtremity transplantationCell-based therapiesHLA matchingTolerance inductionTreatment strategiesUS Centers
2014
Fortschritte in der Gesichtstransplantation
Kueckelhaus M, Lehnhardt M, Fischer S, Eriksson E, Pomahac B, Hirsch T. Fortschritte in der Gesichtstransplantation. Handchirurgie · Mikrochirurgie · Plastische Chirurgie 2014, 46: 206-213. PMID: 25162238, DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1385850.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascularised composite allotransplantationFace transplantationLife-threatening side effectsSolid organ transplantationDifferent transplant centersImmunosuppressive regimensMaintenance immunosuppressionVCA proceduresImmunosuppressive strategiesTransplant centersPatients' qualityLifelong immunosuppressionOrgan preservationSurgical techniqueOrgan transplantationComposite allograftsComposite allotransplantationSide effectsTransplantationFunctional reintegrationImmunosuppressionAnatomic structuresImmunogenic partFirst caseDifferent protocols