Evaluation of a porcine whole-limb heterotopic autotransplantation model
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
22976431
Abstract
Recently performed vascularized composite tissue allotransplantations (CTAs) stimulate the ongoing research in the area of whole-limb transplantation. A reliable in vivo animal model is required for investigations in vascularized whole-limb CTA. The model should allow in vivo assessment in whole-limb preservation, allograft and xenograft response, and host immunomodulation. The goal of this study is to describe and evaluate the in vivo feasibility and reproducibility of a whole-limb porcine model as a basis for future research in this field.
Date Issued
2013
Publication Type
Article
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Language(s)
en
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Additional Credits
Journal
Microsurgery
Publisher
Wiley-Liss
ISSN
0738-1085
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