Hidetaka Nishida 1 , Masanari Nakayama , Hiroshi Tanaka , Masahiko Kitamura , Shingo Hatoya , Kikuya Sugiura , Yasuji Harada , Yoshihisa Suzuki , Chizuka Ide , Toshio Inaba Show Affiliations »
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility and safety of transplantation of autologous bone marrow stromal cell (BMSC) in dogs with acute spinal cord injury (SCI). STUDY DESIGN: An open-label single-arm trial. ANIMALS: Dogs (n = 7) with severe SCI from T6 to L5, caused by vertebral fracture and luxation. METHODS: Decompressive and stabilization surgery was performed on dogs with severe SCI caused by vertebral fracture and luxation. Autologous BMSCs were obtained from each dog's femur, cultured, and then injected into the lesion in the acute stage. Adverse events and motor and sensory function were observed for >1 year after SCI. RESULTS: Follow-up was 29-62 months after SCI. No complications (eg, infection, neuropathic pain, worsening of neurologic function) were observed. Two dogs walked without support, but none of the 7 dogs had any change in sensory function. CONCLUSIONS: Autologous BMSC transplantation is feasible and safe in dogs with acute SCI. Further studies are needed to determine the efficacy of this therapy. © Copyright 2012 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility and safety of transplantation of autologous bone marrow stromal cell (BMSC) in dogs with acute spinal cord injury (SCI). STUDY DESIGN: An open-label single-arm trial. ANIMALS: Dogs (n = 7) with severe SCI from T6 to L5, caused by vertebral fracture and luxation. METHODS: Decompressive and stabilization surgery was performed on dogs with severe SCI caused by vertebral fracture and luxation. Autologous BMSCs were obtained from each dog 's femur, cultured, and then injected into the lesion in the acute stage. Adverse events and motor and sensory function were observed for >1 year after SCI. RESULTS: Follow-up was 29-62 months after SCI. No complications (eg, infection , neuropathic pain , worsening of neurologic function) were observed. Two dogs walked without support, but none of the 7 dogs had any change in sensory function. CONCLUSIONS: Autologous BMSC transplantation is feasible and safe in dogs with acute SCI. Further studies are needed to determine the efficacy of this therapy. © Copyright 2012 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
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Year: 2012
PMID： 22548465 DOI： 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00959.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Surg ISSN： 0161-3499 Impact factor: 1.495