Transplantation of Composite Tissue Allografts [Paperback]

This brilliant synthesis summarizes all of the recent accomplishments  as well as the ongoing research  in the field of composite tissue transplantation. It includes sections on hand transplantation and vascularized bone marrow transplantation. The volume focuses on immunology and the biotechnology/bioengineering aspects of transplantation surgery, as those two areas have demonstrated the most growth within the last five years in terms of current research.

This book reviews, updates, and synthesizes the recent accomplishments and on- ing research in the field of composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA). The volume focuses on the immunology, biotechnology, and bioengineering of CTA, as these areas have demonstrated the most growth within the field in the last five years. The text presents the entire scope of CTA in a comprehensive format. This effort details the state-of-art advances of CTA and includes the numerous accompli- ments of premier scientists and physicians from around the world engaged in the field. Significant advancements in the evolution of CTA are detailed from the h- toric legend of Cosmas and Damian through the most recent controversial topics of hand and face transplantation. Transplantation of Composite Tissue Allografts is an ideal and valuable resource for a diverse group of physicians, scientists, researchers, residents, and students. This book will both inform and excite all who are interested in helping patients benefit from transplantation of composite tissue allografts.Section I.- The Establishment of Composite Tissue Allotransplantion as a Clinical Reality.- The Evolution of Composite Tissue Allotransplantation: the Twentieth Century Realization of Cosmas and Damian.- The Impact of the Discovery of Cyclosporine on Transplantation of Composite Tissue Allografts.- The First Limb Transplants with Cyclosporine.- Section II.- Translational Research in Composite Tissue Allotransplantation.- Relative Antigenicity of Allol#