Donor and Recipient Matching in Facial Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: A Closer Look at the Donor Pool

Conclusions: Actual facial vascularized composite allotransplant wait times vary considerably. Although most patients experience acceptable wait times, some with underrepresented characteristics exceed acceptable levels. Cytomegalovirus-seropositive donors present a large portion of the donor pool, and exclusion for seronegative patients may increase wait time. Hepatitis C–seropositive donors may constitute a donor pool for underrepresented patient groups in the future.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive: Head and Neck: Special Topic Source Type: research