From Autotransplantation to Allotransplantation: A Perspective on the Future of Reconstructive Microsurgery

L. Scott Levin

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1639367

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Table of Contents

J Reconstr Microsurg 2018; 34(09): 681-682
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1639367

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From Autotransplantation to Allotransplantation: A Perspective on the Future of Reconstructive Microsurgery

L. Scott Levin

¹Department of Orthopeadic Surgery; Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Abstract

It has been half a century since Susumu Tamai reported on the first thumb replantation. The evolution of reconstructive microsurgery has continually added new applications of the operating microscope for reconstructive surgery and has had profound impact on countless patients. From the time of Harold Gillies until today, the reconstructive ladder has evolved to a reconstructive elevator with the “penthouse” floor being represented by vascularized composite allotransplantation.

Keywords

allotransplantation - VCA - microvascular

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