Regenerative Approach to Scleroderma with Fat Grafting - 29/06/15
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Grafted fat has many qualities of ideal filler; it is autologous, easily available, and naturally integrated into the host tissues. From a lipoaspirate, the adipose-tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction can be isolated, which is an excellent source of stem/stromal cells, endothelial progenitors, and immune cells. Fat grafting is being increasingly applied in autoimmune diseases, and this article focuses on systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease characterized by skin fibrosis and microvascular damage. The authors' approach of using fat graft in the face and adipose-tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction for hands is presented as innovative and promising therapy for patients with systemic sclerosis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Systemic sclerosis, Cell therapy, Microfat injection, Stromal vascular fraction, Fat grafting, Autologous fat graft, Adipose tissue
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Author disclosure: G. Magalon has the following potential conflicts of interest to report: consultant for the Thiebaud Medical Device; financial grants and other support for research and honorarium as consultant. |
Vol 42 - N° 3
P. 353-364 - juillet 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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