[Composite tissues allotransplantation (CTA). Conclusions].
The author proves conclusions of that report on composite tissues allotransplantation (CTA). Cadaveric, functionnal and surgical anatomy has allowed the progress of reconstructive surgery since 30 years. It is an inventive, but always altruistic and emotional, reconstructive surgery which has allowed the progressiveness and expansion of CTA which is no more illusion but reality. The indications are and will remain exceptional. CTA's expansion remain dependent on progress of immunosuppressive drugs, and the actual research is turning towards immunologic allowance, induced chimerism and genetic mosaicism. In French, CTA is also Ethics and it is the only one case in the world, according to the lawful activity of the Ethics' advisory board.
Cariou
J-L
JL
acpe@elsevier.fr
D013502:General Surgery / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000639:trends*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous / Q000639:trends*