Vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) has emerged as a well-established reconstructive method for treating tissue defects. Worldwide, more and more hand and upper extremity VCAs have been ...

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In the first stage, Cohealyx represented by the green layer, promotes the generation of vascularized tissue, preparing the wound for grafting. In the second stage, the light blue area represents a ...

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This operation, performed in 2023, showcases the potential for future eye transplant procedures and marks a significant advancement in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA). This type ...

More information: Chinta S, et al. Revolutionizing Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: Surgical Underpinnings of the World's First Combined Face and Whole-Eye Transplantation, Scientific ...

Newer microsurgical operative methods have enhanced our bone grafting capabilities and now allow for transport of vascularized autogenous bone grafts to repair segmental bone defects, for the ...