by Ziyad Alharbi

Received: 27 March 2024;  Published: 13 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2501231

The supraclavicular artery flap presents a promising solution for facial reconstruction challenges since 1997, surpassing limitations of traditional methods like the deltopectoral flap. Its extended pedicle and thin, pliable epidermis offer reliable outcomes with minimal donor site morbidity, making it a preferred choice for head and neck reconstruction. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of pre-expanded supraclavicular artery flaps based on a comprehensive analysis. In accordance wit [...]

by A. Isabella Shanker  , Lauren T. Maloney  and Julia M. Boster

Received: 23 September 2024;  Published: 10 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2501230

Infection is a leading cause of short-term morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients after liver transplant (LT). Diagnosing infection in this population can be challenging, requiring consideration of laboratory results and clinical context. The prevalence and significance of post-operative leukocytosis has not yet been explored in children after LT. Our goals were to characterize post-transplant leukocytosis in pediatric patients after LT for biliary atresia (BA) and evaluate the relationsh [...]

by OBM Transplantation Editorial Office

Received: 02 January 2025;  Published: 02 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2501229

The editors of OBM Transplantation would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal’s editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Addit [...]