Does pediatric hand transplantation undermine a child’s right to an open future?
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DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2020.1856669
Abstract: Abstract To date, pediatric hand transplantations have only been performed twice. The ethical issue most often discussed in the literature on this surgery concerns the risks of immunosuppression. While these risks are significant, they can… read more here.
Keywords: right open; hand transplantation; hand; surgery ... See more keywords
Pediatric and congenital hand transplantation
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DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000453
Abstract: Purpose of review We review the approach and challenges associated with pediatric hand transplantation, including new knowledge gleaned from our recent case of bilateral hand–forearm transplantation in an 8-year old child. Recent findings Bilateral heterologous… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; hand forearm; forearm transplantation; hand transplantation ... See more keywords
Two Decades of Hand Transplantation
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003056
Abstract: Abstract Hand transplantation for upper extremity amputation provides a unique treatment that restores form and function, which may not be achieved by traditional reconstruction and prosthetics. However, despite enhancing quality of life, hand transplantation remains… read more here.
Keywords: hand transplants; hand transplantation; hand; transplantation ... See more keywords
Transplants for non-lethal conditions: a case against hand transplantation in minors
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DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2018-104819
Abstract: Human allografts for life-threatening organ failure have been demonstrated to be lifesaving and are now considered to be standard of care for many conditions. Transplantation of non-vital anatomic body parts has also been accomplished. Hand… read more here.
Keywords: transplants non; hand transplantation; non lethal; hand ... See more keywords