'Off the shelf' organs and tissues

01/12/2023 10 min
'Off the shelf' organs and tissues

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Episode Synopsis

Traumatic injuries or cancer resection can result in large soft tissue loss which can lead to severe functional impairments, including difficulties with mobility and performing daily activitiesDr. Siba Haykal from the  University Health Network and the Toronto General Hospital, Canada specialises in tissue-engineered techniques for tracheal reconstruction of breast and head and neck. Check out the team’s website and publications for more.