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Corneas
may be transplanted to provide the gift of sight. |
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Human heart valves
from donated hearts may be transplanted to replace defective or diseased
valves. |
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Cardiovascular tissue,
which includes the thoracic aorta, the abdominal aorta with iliac
arteries , saphenous veins , and femoral
vessels, may be transplanted to restore compromised blood circulation. |
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Bone and soft musculoskeletal
tissue, such as ligaments,
may be transplanted for orthopedic and spinal surgeries and repair
of sports medicine injuries. |
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Skin may be transplanted
to promote healing and prevent infection in critically burned individuals. |
