@article{130ad6352345424782bbc34fa16d53a6,
title = "Clinical considerations for vascularized composite allotransplantation of the eye",
abstract = "Vascularized composite allotransplantation represents a potential shift in approaches to reconstruction of complex defects resulting from congenital differences as well as trauma and other acquired pathology. Given the highly specialized function of the eye and its unique anatomical components, vascularized composite allotransplantation of the eye is an appealing method for restoration, replacement, and reconstruction of the nonfunctioning eye. Herein, we describe conventional treatments for eye restoration and their shortcomings as well as recent research and events that have brought eye transplantation closer to a potential clinical reality. In this article, we outline some potential considerations in patient selection, donor facial tissue procurement, eye tissue implantation, surgical procedure, and potential for functional outcomes.",
keywords = "Composite tissue allotransplantation, Eye transplant, Face transplant, Reconstructive transplantation, Vascularised composite allotransplantation",
author = "Davidson, {Edward H.} and Wang, {Eric W.} and Yu, {Jenny Y.} and Fernandez-Miranda, {Juan C.} and Wang, {Dawn J.} and Yang Li and Maxine Miller and Sivak, {Wesley N.} and Debra Bourne and Hongkun Wang and Solari, {Mario G.} and Schuman, {Joel S.} and Washington, {Kia M.}",
note = "Funding Information: This study was supported in part by National Institutes of Health P30- EY008098 (Bethesda, MD); The Louis J. Fox Center for Vision Restoration of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh; The Eye and Ear Foundation (Pittsburgh, PA); an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness (New York, NY), the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs under Award No. W81XWH-14-1-0421 Funding Information: This study was supported in part by National Institutes of Health P30-EY008098 (Bethesda, MD); The Louis J. Fox Center for Vision Restor-ation of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh; The Eye and Ear Foundation (Pittsburgh, PA); an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness (New York, NY), the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs under Award No. W81XWH-14-1-0421. The authors report no conflicts of interest. Copyright {\textcopyright} 2016 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD ISSN: 1049-2275 DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002985 Publisher Copyright: Copyright {\textcopyright} 2016 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.",
year = "2016",
doi = "10.1097/SCS.0000000000002985",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "27",
pages = "1622--1628",
journal = "Journal of Craniofacial Surgery",
issn = "1049-2275",
publisher = "Lippincott Williams and Wilkins",
number = "7",
}