In Vitro and In Vivo Studies of Alar-Nasal Cartilage Using Autologous Micro-Grafts: The Use of the Rigenera® Protocol in the Treatment of an Osteochondral Lesion of the Nose

• Main Authors: Gabriele Ceccarelli (Author), Pietro Gentile (Author), Marco Marcarelli (Author), Martina Balli (Author), Flavio Lorenzo Ronzoni (Author), Laura Benedetti (Author), Maria Gabriella Cusella De Angelis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2017-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Cartilage defects represent a serious problem due to the poor regenerative properties of this tissue. Regarding the nose, nasal valve collapse is associated with nasal blockage and persistent airway obstruction associated with a significant drop in the quality of life for patients. In addition to su...