Title of article :
Future Perspectives for Hand Transplant in Iran
Author/Authors :
Fatemi, M. J. tehran university of medical sciences tums - Department of Plastic Surgery, تهران, ايران , Masoumi, M. Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affair - Traumatic Veterans Management Center, ايران , Esfandiari, E. Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affair - Traumatic Veterans Management Center, ايران
Abstract :
Hand transplant program is a communion of physicians and researchers during the current decade. 72 hands and digits were transplanted in 53 patients over the past 13 years. Unlike a solid organ transplant, hand transplantation involves various tissues, so it is called composite tissue allotransplantation. This article discusses the plans for performing the first hand transplant in Iran.
Keywords :
Hand , Transplantation , Allotransplant , Upper limb amputation
Journal title :
International Journal of Organ Transplantation Medicine
Journal title :
International Journal of Organ Transplantation Medicine
