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01-03-2018 | Review

Artificial sensory organs: latest progress

Authors: Tatsuo Nakamura, Yuji Inada, Keiji Shigeno

Published in: Journal of Artificial Organs | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

This study introduces the latest progress on the study of artificial sensory organs, with a special emphasis on the clinical results of artificial nerves and the concept of in situ tissue engineering. Peripheral nerves have a strong potential for regeneration. An artificial nerve uses this potential to recover a damaged peripheral nerve. The polyglycolic acid collagen tube (PGA-C tube) is a bio-absorbable tube stuffed with collagen of multi-chamber structure that consists of thin collagen films. The clinical application of the PGA-C tube began in 2002 in Japan. The number of PGA-C tubes used is now beyond 300, and satisfactory results have been reported on peripheral nerve repairs. This PGA-C tube is also effective for patients suffering from neuropathic pain.

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Title: Artificial sensory organs: latest progress
Authors: Tatsuo Nakamura
Yuji Inada
Keiji Shigeno
Publication date: 01-03-2018
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Journal of Artificial Organs / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1434-7229
Electronic ISSN: 1619-0904
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10047-017-0990-5

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