Nail changes following upper extremity transplantation(UET)cannot be overlooked as they possess diagnostic and prognostic relevance in allotransplantation of upper limbs.This comprehensive review explores nail and nai...Nail changes following upper extremity transplantation(UET)cannot be overlooked as they possess diagnostic and prognostic relevance in allotransplantation of upper limbs.This comprehensive review explores nail and nail bed related changes encountered in UET recipients in the literature.The differential diagnosis of nail abnormalities in UET includes a wide range of systemic,local and iatrogenic conditions other than immune responses to the allograft.It requires interdisciplinary evaluation by primary transplant surgeons,pathologists,dermatologists and immunologists.The possible underlying mechanisms of nail pathology in UET and the management are discussed.It also underscores the importance of onychodystrophy and need for timely intervention and to improve outcomes in UET recipients.展开更多
Vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation(VCA)offers treatment options of complex functional deficiencies that cannot be repaired with conventional reconstructive methods.VCAs consist of blocks of functional u...Vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation(VCA)offers treatment options of complex functional deficiencies that cannot be repaired with conventional reconstructive methods.VCAs consist of blocks of functional units comprising different tissue types such as skin,bone,muscle,nerves,blood vessels,tendons,ligaments and others,and are thus substantially different from the composition of organ transplants.The field of VCA has made fascinating progresses in the recent past.Among other VCAs,numerous successful hand,face and limb transplants have been performed in the world.At the same time,specific questions in regard to innate and adaptive immunity,consequences of ischemia/reperfusion injury,immunosuppression,preservation,and regenerative capacity remain.In spite of this,the field is poised to make significant advances in the near future.展开更多
文摘Nail changes following upper extremity transplantation(UET)cannot be overlooked as they possess diagnostic and prognostic relevance in allotransplantation of upper limbs.This comprehensive review explores nail and nail bed related changes encountered in UET recipients in the literature.The differential diagnosis of nail abnormalities in UET includes a wide range of systemic,local and iatrogenic conditions other than immune responses to the allograft.It requires interdisciplinary evaluation by primary transplant surgeons,pathologists,dermatologists and immunologists.The possible underlying mechanisms of nail pathology in UET and the management are discussed.It also underscores the importance of onychodystrophy and need for timely intervention and to improve outcomes in UET recipients.
基金grants from the NIH(RO1AG039449)the Carlos Slim Foundation de la Salud(all to SGT)supported by DFG grant KFO 243/1.
文摘Vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation(VCA)offers treatment options of complex functional deficiencies that cannot be repaired with conventional reconstructive methods.VCAs consist of blocks of functional units comprising different tissue types such as skin,bone,muscle,nerves,blood vessels,tendons,ligaments and others,and are thus substantially different from the composition of organ transplants.The field of VCA has made fascinating progresses in the recent past.Among other VCAs,numerous successful hand,face and limb transplants have been performed in the world.At the same time,specific questions in regard to innate and adaptive immunity,consequences of ischemia/reperfusion injury,immunosuppression,preservation,and regenerative capacity remain.In spite of this,the field is poised to make significant advances in the near future.
