Tissue Engineering

Recent findings in tissue engineering described by researchers from Istanbul University

Published in Cancer Weekly, March 6th, 2007

Data detailed in "Adding versatility to the reconstruction of intraoral lining: opened pocket method" have been presented. "Reconstruction of a full-thickness cheek defect, especially one associated with a large lip and oral commissure defect, remains a challenge. After tumor excision, replacement of the oral mucosa is often necessary," scientists in Istanbul, Turkey report.

"The oral mucosa is a thin, pliable lining. Because the skin of the forearm is ideally suited for replacement of oral lining, being thin, pliable, and predominantly hairless, the radial forearm flap is the most frequently used soft-tissue flap for this purpose. In addition, the vascularity of the...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2007-03-06)

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