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Avascular necrosis of the humeral head following bilateral upper extremity vascular composite allotransplantation: a case report

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Vascularised composite allotransplantation (VCA) represents an exciting and emerging field in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Despite the generally good functional and psychosocial outcomes, multiple complications can be associated with the procedure. The authors describe a case of avascular necrosis of the humeral head following successful upper extremity VCA.

Source: Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery

DOI: 10.1080/23320885.2017.1345635

Authors: Jacob Rinkinen, David Molway, Matthew Carty, George S. M. Dyer, Bohdan Pomahac, Anil Chandraker, Simon G. Talbot

Institution: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research

Subfield: Transplantation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2728620827

FWCI: 0.446

Cites: 21

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10