Journal Title
Title of Journal: Curr Transpl Rep
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Abbravation: Current Transplantation Reports
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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
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Authors: Axel Rahmel
Publish Date: 2014/07/03
Volume: 1, Issue: 3, Pages: 173-182
Abstract
Vascularized composite allotransplantation is a continuously evolving area of modern transplant medicine Recently vascularized composite allografts VCAs have been formally classified as ‘organs’ In this review key aspects of VCA procurement are discussed with a special focus on interaction with the procurement of classical solid organs In addition options for a matching and allocation system that ensures VCA donor organs are allocated to the bestsuited recipients are looked at Finally the different steps needed to promote VCA transplantation in society in general and in the medical community in particular are highlighted
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