Muscle-Derived Stem Cells Prove Effective In Reparing Sphincter Damage To Restore Continence

Transplantation of muscle-derived stem cells may provide a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from urinary incontinence following a surgical procedure. Two studies presented at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA), show that patients with incontinence resulting from iatrogenic sphincter damage may benefit from this therapy.

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Filed under: Stem Cell Research on May 22nd, 2008