Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4158791 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Three-dimensional bioengineered IAS rings can be successfully implanted into the subcutaneous tissue of recipient mice. The addition of fibroblastic growth factor 2 led to improved muscle viability, vascularity, and survival. This approach may become a feasible option for patients with fecal incontinence.
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Authors
Mohamed Hashish, Shreya Raghavan, Sita Somara, Robert R. Gilmont, Eiichi Miyasaka, Khalil N. Bitar, Daniel H. Teitelbaum,