Abstract
Avoidance or minimization of maintenance immunosuppression represents the key step for promoting wider applicability of reconstructive transplantation. Understanding the mechanisms of composite tissue allograft rejection is of essence in working towards this goal. We herein review the current knowledge on acute rejection in reconstructive transplantation and discuss findings in the light of novel immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory strategies.
Translated title of the contribution | Immunosuppression in hand transplantation: State of the art and future perspectives |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 217-223 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- hand surgery
- histology
- transplantation surgery
- upper limb
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine