A new method for treating fecal incontinence by implanting stem cells derived from human adipose tissue: preliminary findings of a randomized double-blind clinical trial

A new method for treating fecal incontinence by implanting stem cells derived from human adipose tissue: preliminary findings of a randomized double-blind clinical trial

Abstract Background Anal sphincter defects are a major cause of fecal incontinence causing negative effects on daily life, social interactions, and mental health. Because human adipose-derived stromal/stem cells (hADSCs) are easier and safer to access, secrete high levels of growth factor, and have...

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Main Authors: Arash Sarveazad, Graham L. Newstead, Rezvan Mirzaei, Mohammad Taghi Joghataei, Mehrdad Bakhtiari, Asrin Babahajian, Bahar Mahjoubi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-02-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Fecal incontinence
Stem cells derived from human adipose tissue
Human
Clinical trial
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-017-0489-2

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