Yaling Yu, Hui Liu, Ling Xu, Ping Hu, Ning Cui, Jinyi Long, Xue Wu, Da Long, Zhengbing Zhou
The extensive soft tissue defects resulting from trauma and tumors pose a prevalent challenge in clinical practice, characterized by a high incidence rate. Autologous tissue flap transplantation, considered the gold standard for treatment, is associated with various drawbacks, including the sacrifice of donor sources, postoperative complications, and limitations in surgical techniques, thereby impeding its widespread applicability. The emergence of tissue-engineered skin flaps, notably the acellular adipose flap (AAF), offers potential alternative solutions...
April 2, 2024: Tissue Engineering. Part A