Since the first facial transplantation in 2005, 28 have been done worldwide with
encouraging immunological, functional, psychological, and aesthetic outcomes. Unlike solid …

Background: Ten years after the first face transplantation, the available data in peer-
reviewed literature, various media outlets, and recent specialty meetings and courses are …

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) continues to be one of the most common infections after solid-organ
transplantation, resulting in significant morbidity, graft loss, and adverse outcomes …

Introduction Twenty three years after the first successful upper extremity transplantation, the
role of vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) in the world of transplantation …

In this study we provide a compilation of functional impairments before and improvements
after face transplantation (FT) of five FT recipients of our institution and all FTs reported in …

Acute rejection is higher in VCA than in any other organ in the field of transplantation,
although most episodes are controlled by high-dose steroids and optimization of …

The management of soft tissue injury after facial trauma poses unique challenges to the
plastic surgeon, given the specialized nature of facial tissue and the aesthetic importance of …

We reviewed medical records of all patients (n= 4) who underwent facial composite tissue
allotransplantation (FCTA) at our center between April 2009 and May 2011; data were …

Objectives Although a CMV-specific T-cell response is associated with reduced risk for
infection after transplantation, some patients still develop CMV disease. Thus, the …

Background Recipients of Vascularized Composite Allotransplants require effective
immunosuppressive therapy to prevent graft rejection. This systematic review summarizes …