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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Transplantation Biology
  • Animal Modeling

Background:

  • Facial composite tissue allograft transplantation is crucial for reconstructing complex facial defects.
  • Developing a suitable animal model is essential for refining surgical techniques and improving outcomes.
  • Existing reports on rabbit facial transplantation models are limited and lack detailed descriptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an easy and accessible facial transplantation approach in rabbits.
  • To evaluate the suitability of this approach as a standard transplantation model.
  • To provide detailed documentation for future research and training.

Main Methods:

  • Harvesting a facial-scalp flap including the ipsilateral ear as a single unit.
  • Transferring the flap using the unilateral common carotid artery and external jugular vein for vascular supply.
  • Clinical and histopathologic analysis to monitor graft viability and rejection response.

Main Results:

  • Most allografts demonstrated excellent survival and viability in the early postoperative period.
  • No significant vascular complications were observed.
  • Rejection responses were successfully identified through clinical and histopathologic assessments.
  • The average transplantation time was recorded as 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Conclusions:

  • The developed rabbit facial transplantation model is well-qualified for use.
  • This model serves as a valuable tool for standard transplantation training.
  • It provides a robust platform for future research in facial allograft transplantation.