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01-10-2016 | Case Report

Lipofilling may induce nerve regeneration after previous traumatic injury: a clinical case with remarkable outcome

Authors: Geraldine L. Nanninga, Tim H. Nijhuis, Rutger M. Schols, Sjoerd B. Paulusma, J. Henk Coert, Jean Bart Jaquet

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 5/2016

Abstract

Despite the fast amount of techniques, which promote nerve regeneration, the outcomes of high ulnar nerve injuries are still poor. This case report illuminates the usability of lipofilling in peripheral nerve regeneration. In the case described, we encountered a successful regeneration with return of sensibility and motor function. We believe that the rationale for this technique is the presence of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs). We speculate that this improvement depends on tissue regeneration induced by these ADSCs.

Level of Evidence: Level V, therapeutic study.

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Title: Lipofilling may induce nerve regeneration after previous traumatic injury: a clinical case with remarkable outcome
Authors: Geraldine L. Nanninga
Tim H. Nijhuis
Rutger M. Schols
Sjoerd B. Paulusma
J. Henk Coert
Jean Bart Jaquet
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-016-1193-7

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