Cell therapy as a treatment of secondary lymphedema: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Lymphedema, the accumulation of interstitial fluid caused by poor lymphatic drainage, is a progressive and permanent disease with no curative treatment. Several studies have evaluated cell-based therapies in secondary lymphedema, but no meta-analysis has been performed to assess...

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Main Authors: Hector Lafuente, Ibon Jaunarena, Eukene Ansuategui, Arantza Lekuona, Ander Izeta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-021-02632-y