Uterine transplantation: one human case followed by a decade of experimental research in animal models.

Autor: HANAFY, Ash, DIAZ-GARCIA, César, OLAUSSON, Michael, BRÄNNSTRÖM, Mats
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Zdroj: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Jun2011, Vol. 51 Issue 3, p199-203, 5p, 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart
Abstrakt: Uterine transplantation (UTx) aims to treat unconditional uterine factor infertility by replacing a non-functioning or non-existing uterus. After one attempt of UTx in the human 10 years ago, intensive research has been performed. The results of these specific studies on surgical technique, ischaemia-reperfusion injury, immunosuppression and fertility are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index