Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Nov 2013
ReviewVascularized composite allotransplantation: an update on medical and surgical progress and remaining challenges.
In vascularized composite allotransplantation, multiple types of tissue are transferred from donor to recipient as a single functional unit. This technique has been performed for upper extremity, face, and abdominal wall transplants, among many others. ⋯ Vascularized composite allotransplantation is an emerging field that provides an exciting new avenue for reconstructive procedures and achieves functional and cosmetic outcomes not previously possible with existing techniques. However, it is not without its challenges and considerable work is still required prior to widespread adoption of these new reconstructive techniques.