[HTML][HTML] Deciphering the fibrotic process: mechanism of chronic radiation skin injury fibrosis

Y Wang, S Chen, S Bao, L Yao, Z Wen, L Xu… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
This review explores the mechanisms of chronic radiation-induced skin injury fibrosis,
focusing on the transition from acute radiation damage to a chronic fibrotic state. It reviewed …

Understanding the mechanism of radiation induced fibrosis and therapy options

A Ejaz, JS Greenberger, PJ Rubin - Pharmacology & therapeutics, 2019 - Elsevier
Radiation therapy has been increasingly employed as a tool to cure and palliate majority of
solid tumors. Although radiotherapy has shown promising results in preserving structure and …

[HTML][HTML] Stem cell enriched lipotransfer reverses the effects of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis

A Almadori, M Griffin, CM Ryan, DF Hunt, E Hansen… - PLoS …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Oro-facial fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma; SSc) has a major impact on mouth
function, facial appearance, and patient quality of life. Lipotransfer is a method of …

Prevention and treatment for radiation-induced skin injury during radiotherapy

Y Wang, W Tu, Y Tang, S Zhang - Radiation Medicine and Protection, 2020 - mednexus.org
The skin tissue has the largest area in the human body and functions as both a barrier and a
defender. As such, it tends to be the first tissue to be damaged. Advances in medical …

[HTML][HTML] Characteristics of human adipose derived stem cells in scleroderma in comparison to sex and age matched normal controls: implications for regenerative …

M Griffin, CM Ryan, O Pathan, D Abraham… - Stem Cell Research & …, 2017 - Springer
Background Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are emerging as an alternative stem cell
source for cell-based therapies. Recent data suggest that autologous ADSC-enriched …

[HTML][HTML] Combined platelet-rich plasma and lipofilling treatment provides great improvement in facial skin-induced lesion regeneration for scleroderma patients

F Virzì, P Bianca, A Giammona, T Apuzzo… - Stem cell research & …, 2017 - Springer
Background The use of stem cells, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), for
regenerative medicine is gaining interest for the clinical benefits so far obtained in patients …

Use of lipotransfer in scleroderma

MF Griffin, A Almadori, PE Butler - Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Lipotransfer for soft tissue filling is a well-established plastic and aesthetic surgical
technique. Elective fat grafting is considered a safe and well-tolerated procedure. Coleman …

Evaluation of the efficacy of lipotransfer to manage radiation‐induced fibrosis and volume defects in head and neck oncology

MF Griffin, J Drago, A Almadori, N Kalavrezos… - Head & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Multimodality treatment for head and neck cancer leads to substantial functional
and esthetic impairment mainly manifested as radiation‐induced skin fibrosis (RIF) in …

Achieving optimal clinical outcomes in autologous fat grafting: A systematic review of processing techniques

BJ Langridge, S Jasionowska, H Khan, L Awad… - Journal of Plastic …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Autologous fat grafting (AFG) is a versatile technique in reconstructive and
cosmetic surgery. Graft processing is a key source of variability resulting in unreliable …

Safety and effectiveness of autologous fat grafting after breast radiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Y Chen, G Li - Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of
autologous fat grafting after radiotherapy. Methods: All studies published before December …