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  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Immunology

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  • Abdominal wall reconstruction is challenging in patients with abdominal compartment deficits, often requiring complex surgical solutions.
  • Vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation represents an emerging surgical frontier with potential applications in reconstructive surgery.
  • Abdominal wall closure issues affect a significant portion of patients undergoing visceral organ transplantation, necessitating evaluation of alternative procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current evidence and outcomes of abdominal wall allotransplantation as an adjunct to visceral organ transplantation.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of abdominal wall allotransplantation in patients with abdominal compartment deficits.
  • To determine if abdominal wall allotransplantation impacts the success rates or rejection profiles of concomitant visceral organ transplants.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies on abdominal wall allotransplantation.
  • Thirty-five appropriate references were selected and analyzed to synthesize findings.
  • Data from 33 patient cases across seven centers were reviewed, detailing the extent of tissue transplanted and donor matching.

Main Results:

  • Abdominal wall allotransplantation was performed in 33 patients, with most receiving full-thickness grafts from a single donor.
  • Concomitant visceral organ transplantation occurred in three patients, alongside posterior rectus muscle fascia grafts.
  • No increase in complications or rejection rates for visceral organs was observed; no fatalities were directly attributed to the abdominal wall allotransplantation procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Abdominal wall allotransplantation can be safely performed alongside visceral organ transplantation without compromising graft survival or increasing complication risks.
  • The transplanted abdominal wall may serve as an early indicator of visceral organ rejection, potentially preceding diagnostic findings.
  • This review supports abdominal wall allotransplantation as a feasible option for select patients facing complex abdominal wall reconstruction challenges post-visceral organ transplant.