Composite-tissue transplantation - a new frontier

Article Abstract:

Recent developments in the organ transplantation field have led to a composite-tissue transplantation technique for hand transplantations. Studies show that before the technique can be adopted widely, more research on the antigenic diversity of the hand allograft and efficacy of the current immunosuppressive drugs will be required.

United States, Health aspects, Physiological aspects, Organ transplant recipients, Immunosuppressive agents

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Strategies for making more organs available for transplantation

Article Abstract:

Strategies to increase the number of donated organs include using kidneys from older donors, splitting one liver so it can be used for two patients, and even using one kidney or part of a liver from a living person. Each year, about 100,000 Americans who might benefit from a transplant die without receiving one.

Supply and demand, Organs (Anatomy)

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Transplantation of the larynx -- a case report that speaks for itself

Article Abstract:

Patients who have lost their larynx from trauma or cancer may be eligible for a laryngeal transplant. A case was published in 2001 documenting the effectiveness of a laryngeal transplant in a man who learned to speak so well he became a motivational speaker.

Laryngoplasty

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