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Implantation of cell-matrix structure adjacent mesentery, omentum or peritoneum tissue

  • US 5,804,178 A
  • Filed: 02/28/1994
  • Issued: 09/08/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/20/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of implanting a matrix structure having cells attached thereto comprisinga) providing a biocompatible polymeric matrix structure having attached thereto viable animal cells exhibiting normal growth and proliferation selected from the group consisting of endocrine cells, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and genitourinary cells, which are allowed to attach thereto;

  • andb) implanting the matrix structure having cells attached thereto into a patient in need thereof, wherein the matrix structure is juxtaposed with tissue having high surface area and vasculature;

    adjacent the surface of the tissue selected from the group consisting of mesentery, omentum and peritoneum, and wherein the matrix structure is configured to allow adequate nutrients and gas exchange between the attached cells and the blood for the cells to remain viable and to form tissue.

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