Autologous stem cell therapy for peripheral arterial disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common cause of disability and mortality. The reconstruction of blood circulation presents to be the key to treatment, which can be achieved by surgery and interventional therapy. Since 40% patients have lost the chance for the therapy, a ne...

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Main Authors: Wei Gao, Dawei Chen, Guanjian Liu, Xingwu Ran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-019-1254-5