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What Do You Think About Using Acell Matristem, an Extracellar Matrix, to Restore Valve Collaps, Without Using a Spreader Graft?
What do you think about using Acell Matristem, an extracellar matrix, to restore the cartilage of the nose, without using a Spreader Graft? to repair the valve collapse and lead to the self-regeneration of new cartilage without a surgery?. It is possible?. Thanks
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Extracellular matrix can be used in certain reconstructive surgery
I have been using the MatriStem product for some 3 years now in reconstructive cases. It works extremely well in replacing tissue, especially epidermis and dermis, without the proclivity of scarring. That being said, it will not grow native cartilage in a specific manner oriented in shape and volume. The Acell product requires the tissue surrounding a defect to instruct the body how to repair itself through growth factors. Since spreader grafts or any cartilaginous nasal grafts are not...
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Acell for spreader graft or cartilage
Acell matrix system may be helpful to heal wounds but will not provide any support for a substitute for cartilage grafts, etc..
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