Abstract Background and Purpose Functional tissue engineering of the gastrointestinal (GI)
tract is a complex process aiming to aid the regeneration of structural layers of smooth …

The restoration of digestive continuity after the ablation of a portion of the esophagus is
currently ensured by the interposition of a colon segment or by the tubulation of the stomach …

Background Oesophageal atresia is a birth defect occurring in approximately 1 in 2500 live
births. Tissue engineering is a promising therapeutic alternative for those patients requiring …

Background The use of prosthetic materials for the repair of paraesophageal hiatal hernia
(PEH) may lead to esophageal stricture and perforation. High recurrence rates after primary …

Repair of long-gap esophageal atresia is associated with a high degree of complications.
Tissue engineering on a scaffold of a bioresorbable material could be a solution. The aim of …

BACKGROUND: The gastric pull-up procedure, a standard intervention after radical
esophagectomy, is associated with high morbidity and mortality due to leaks and stricture. A …

Il presente lavoro di tesi è stato svolto presso l'azienda Telea Biotech di Sandrigo (VI), che si
occupa di ricerca nell'ambito dell'Ingegneria Tissutale. Uno degli obiettivi di Telea Biotech è …

DISCUSSION: The oesophagus is a target for tissue regeneration following therapeutic
endoscopic procedures, post-operative anastomotic leaks and iatrogenic injuries3. Self …

Objectives Using tissue-engineered materials for esophageal reconstruction is a technically
challenging task in animals that requires bioreactor training to enhance cellular reactivity …

A tissue-engineered oesophageal scaffold could be very useful for the treatment of pediatric
and adult patients with benign or malignant diseases such as carcinomas, trauma or …