title: Ancient myth, modern reality: a brief history of transplantation.
abstract: From trephination to modern surgical procedures, transplantation is an exciting technology that has evolved over centuries. This article reviews the historical incidences of organ and tissue transplantation among humans and reflects on accomplishments made in general surgery that assisted transplant technology. Following a brief historical overview, the article focuses on modern transplanting issues including: development of immunosuppressive therapy, organ availability, qualifications for donors and recipients, organ procurement, and new transplant technology.
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authors.lastname: Bergan
mesh_terms: D001926:Brain Death; D013502:General Surgery / Q000266:history; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D007125:Immunogenetics / Q000266:history; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000266:history; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000266:history; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000266:history; D009229:Mythology; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000266:history; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000266:history; D016378:Tissue Transplantation / Q000266:history; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000266:history; D014180:Transplantation / Q000266:history*; D014181:Transplantation Immunology; D014207:Trephining / Q000266:history
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents