Expanding the Abdominal Domain: Long‐Term Success of the Vascularized Posterior Rectus Sheath–Liver Composite Allograft

Key Points

• To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of vascularized posterior rectus sheath allograft for abdominal closure in liver transplantation.
• Utilized vascularized posterior rectus sheath allografts for abdominal closure in liver transplants.
• Assessed outcomes related to infection and reoperations.
• Focused on patients receiving extended criteria donor grafts.
• Demonstrated reduced infection rates in patients.
• Minimized the need for reoperations after initial surgery.
• Shortened cold ischemia time, improving outcomes.