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Vascularized Composite Hand Allograft Procurement and Preparation for Distal and Proximal Forearm Allotransplantation: A Stepwise Approach
Published on: May 23, 2025
[Why think about tendons allotransplantation in hand surgery in 1989?]
J-C Guimberteau1, B Panconi, J Bakhach
1Institut aquitain de la main, 56, allée des tulipes, 33600 Pessac-Bordeaux, France. adf.guimberteau@wanadoo.fr
Abstract:
Two cases of a human vascularized allotransplant of a complete digital flexion system are reported with detailed descriptions of the dissection technique and postoperative treatment. Satisfactory functional results open new prospects for this type of transplantation surgery.

