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Glossary Procedure

Vascularised composite allotransplantation

Polski: Przeszczep tkanek złożonych unaczynniony (VCA) Czytaj po polsku →

Also known as VCA composite tissue allotransplantation

Transplantation of composite tissue (such as a hand or face) from a deceased donor, requiring lifelong immunosuppression to prevent rejection. Performed in a small number of specialist centres worldwide.

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