Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC) are promising candidates for the treatment of trans-territory perforator flap necrosis. However, the low retention and survival rate of engrafted BMSCs limit their therapeutic efficacy. Strategies either modifying BMSCs or alleviating the inflammatory environment may solve this problem.
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September 2005
Objective: To find a satisfied and applicable repairing method for big auricle defect.
Methods: an auricular posterior flap with has two subcutaneous pedicles on mastoidea, was applied for repairing of big auricle defect. A framework of rib cartilage was embedding into the flap to shape auricle.