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Szövetátültetés, or tissue transplantation, refers to the medical procedure of surgically removing tissue from one part of a person's body and transplanting it to another location, or transferring tissue from one individual to another. This process is a cornerstone of reconstructive surgery and regenerative medicine, aiming to restore function and appearance to damaged or missing tissues.

Autologous tissue transplantation, where tissue is taken from the patient's own body, is the most common type. Examples include skin grafts for burns, bone grafts for skeletal reconstruction, and muscle flaps for soft tissue defects. This method minimizes the risk of rejection by the recipient's immune system, as the transplanted tissue is genetically identical.

Allogeneic tissue transplantation involves using tissue from a donor. This can be from a deceased donor or, in some cases, from a living donor (e.g., a kidney or part of a liver). Due to the potential for immune rejection, recipients of allogeneic transplants typically require lifelong immunosuppressant medication to prevent their bodies from attacking the foreign tissue.

Xenogeneic tissue transplantation, using tissue from a different species (e.g., animal to human), is less common and faces significant immunological barriers. However, research continues in this area for potential solutions to tissue shortages.

The success of tissue transplantation relies on careful surgical technique, proper tissue handling, and effective post-operative care to ensure revascularization and integration of the graft into the recipient site. It plays a vital role in treating a wide range of conditions, from trauma and cancer to congenital defects and degenerative diseases.