Muscle-Derived Cells for Treatment of Iatrogenic Sphincter Damage and Urinary Incontinence in Men

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Authors

Holger Gerullis · West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen

C. Eimer · West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen

Evangelos Georgas · West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen

Melanie Homburger · West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen

Ahmad G. Elbaz · Theodor Bilharz Research Institute

Mohamed Wishahi · Theodor Bilharz Research Institute

M Boros

Abstract

Transurethral injection of muscle-derived cells into the damaged urethral sphincter of male patients is a safe procedure. Transplanted cells represent different phases of myogenic differentiation.

Topics & Keywords

Urological Disorders and Treatments Pelvic floor disorders treatments Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Scientific World JOURNAL

Volume 2012, pp. 1-6

DOI: 10.1100/2012/898535

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