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View article: SP03. Pharmacokinetics of Rapamycin and Tacrolimus in Swine Model of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
SP03. Pharmacokinetics of Rapamycin and Tacrolimus in Swine Model of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Open
PURPOSE: Tacrolimus (Tac) and Rapamycin (Rapa) are effective immunosuppressive drugs that has been widely used in experimental animals including minipigs; however, the pharmacokinetic properties of Tac and Rapa in minipigs have not been in…
View article: 1: Eye Tracking Analysis as a Means of Evaluating Aesthetic Result Following Toe to Thumb Transfers: A Pilot Study
1: Eye Tracking Analysis as a Means of Evaluating Aesthetic Result Following Toe to Thumb Transfers: A Pilot Study Open
Purpose: Exceptional functional results can be obtained with toe to thumb transfers; however objective measures to evaluate the aesthetic outcome of a toe to thumb transfers remains elusive. Aesthetic evaluation of a reconstruction when pe…
View article: Fleur-de-Lys Myocutaneous Flap for Complex Sacral Reconstruction
Fleur-de-Lys Myocutaneous Flap for Complex Sacral Reconstruction Open
INTRODUCTION: Massive sacral defect resulting from total sacrectomy presents a reconstructive challenge,1 and in some cases, the use of vertical or transverse Rectus Abdominis Muscle (RAM) flap may not provide enough soft tissue to reconst…
View article: Abstract: Belatacept and Rapamycin with Short-Term Use of Tacrolimus Delay Allograft Rejection in a Novel, Large Animal Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Model
Abstract: Belatacept and Rapamycin with Short-Term Use of Tacrolimus Delay Allograft Rejection in a Novel, Large Animal Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Model Open
BACKGROUND: Vascularized composite allotransplantation(VCA) is a clinical reality with over 80 hand and 20 facial transplants to date globally1. Although costimulation blockade with CTLA4-Ig (belatacept) and rapamycin together with bone ma…