Vascularized composite allotransplantation is a continuously evolving area of modern
transplant medicine. Recently, vascularized composite allografts (VCAs) have been formally …

Objectives: Update on clinical results obtained by the first worldwide facial transplantation
teams as well as review of the literature concerning the main surgical, immunological …

Background: With the transplantation of more extensive facial vascularized composite
allografts, fundamental craniofacial and aesthetic principles become increasingly important …

Background: Transplantation of a facial vascularized composite allograft is a highly complex
procedure that requires meticulous planning and affords little room for error. Although …

Procurement of a facial vascularized composite allograft (VCA) should allow concurrent
procurement of all solid organs and ensure their integrity. Because full facial procurement is …

Background: Complexity of logistic issues related to facial transplantation includes donor
tissue recovery, recipient preparation, and operative execution. Limited information is …

Methods During this study, we identified that most of donor masks are fabricated using
conventional methods of impression, molds, silicone, and/or acrylic application by an …

Background. Vascularized composite allograft (VCA) transplants include diverse organ
types and are made possible primarily by deceased donors. Methods. We used Organ …

It is well known that patients with severe facial injuries accompanied by facial disfiguration
are vulnerable to a poor quality of life. With the help of facial transplantation, it has become …

Purpose Successful management of facial allotransplantation requires planning and
overcoming a long list of obstacles, not least, the restoration of the donor cadaver (DC) …