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B M Achauer, K S Black, C W Hewitt

    Clinics in Plastic Surgery
    |April 1, 1985
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    Plastic surgeons are returning to transplantation, driven by new immunosuppressant drugs like cyclosporine. This revival may enable advanced procedures such as limb and facial allografting, and transplants for burn patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical innovation
    • Immunology
    • Transplantation medicine

    Background:

    • Plastic surgeons previously led in transplantation but withdrew from the field.
    • Renewed interest is emerging due to advancements in immunosuppression and immunology.

    Observation:

    • The development of cyclosporine marks a significant shift in transplant capabilities.
    • Understanding immune mechanisms is crucial for overcoming transplant rejection.

    Findings:

    • New immunosuppressive drugs are key to enabling complex allografting procedures.
    • Cyclosporine offers potential for successful transplantation in previously challenging cases.

    Implications:

    • This could lead to successful limb and facial allografts.
    • Allografting for patients with massive burns may become feasible.
    • Advances pave the way for expanded applications of plastic surgery in reconstructive transplantation.