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Review
. 2015 Feb;19(1):25-31.
doi: 10.1007/s10029-014-1288-7. Epub 2014 Aug 14.

The future of stem cell therapy in hernia and abdominal wall repair

A H Petter-Puchner  1 , R H Fortelny, S Gruber-Blum, H Redl, U Dietz
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Review

The future of stem cell therapy in hernia and abdominal wall repair

A H Petter-Puchner et al. Hernia. 2015 Feb.

Abstract

Introduction: Stem cell therapies have been proposed in preclinical trials as new treatment options in abdominal wall repair.

Materials and methods: This work lists sources of feasible cell lines and the current status of literature and provides a cautious outlook into future developments. Special attention was paid to translational issues and practicabilty in a complex field.

Conclusion: Cell-based therapies will play a role in the clinical setting in the future. Regulatory and ethical issues need to be addressed as well as the proof of cost-effectiveness.

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