Annals of surgery
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Review Case Reports
Composite tissue allotransplantation and reconstructive surgery: first clinical applications.
To review the first clinical cases of composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA) for reconstructive surgery and to discuss the outcome of and indications for these procedures in the context of chronic immunosuppression. ⋯ CTA holds great potential for reconstructive surgery but is at present restricted by the risks of chronic immunosuppression and uncertain long-term results.