Vascular changes in vascularized composite allotransplantation
Ethan Y. Song,
Brooke E. Barrow,
Linda C. Cendales
Abstract:Purpose of review
Allograft vasculopathy in vascularized composite allografts (VCA) remains understudied. This review explores the vascular changes in VCA, focused on recent literature.
Recent findings
Allograft vasculopathy in VCA generally includes progressive concentric myointimal thickening and luminal narrowing of arterial vessels through endothelial deterioration and proliferation of smooth muscle cells. Microvascular changes are also noted, with … Show more
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