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Comparative technical analysis of lipoaspirate mechanical processing devices
Author(s) -
Veronese Sheila,
Dai Prè Elena,
Conti Giamaica,
Busato Alice,
Mannucci Silvia,
Sbarbati Andrea
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.835
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1932-7005
pISSN - 1932-6254
DOI - 10.1002/term.3093
Subject(s) - regenerative medicine , adipose tissue , mesenchymal stem cell , biomedical engineering , computer science , stem cell , medicine , biology , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology
Fat grafting is a well‐established procedure in reconstructive, aesthetic, and regenerative medicine, in particular due to the presence in the adipose tissue of a high concentration of mesenchymal stem cells. The need to reduce fat processing times, for an immediate clinical use and regulatory restrictions on the degree of manipulation of human tissues, has led to the development of numerous devices for the mechanical, nonenzymatic processing of adipose tissue. The aim of this study is to describe the state of the art of mechanical devices used for fat processing, performing a technical analysis of the currently commercially available devices. This should facilitate the development of new devices that improve therapeutic results.