2015
The Collagenase of the Bacterium Clostridium histolyticum for the Treatment of Capsular Fibrosis after Silicone Implants
Fischer S, Hirsch T, Diehm Y, Kiefer J, Bueno E, Kueckelhaus M, Kremer T, Hirche C, Kneser U, Pomahac B. The Collagenase of the Bacterium Clostridium histolyticum for the Treatment of Capsular Fibrosis after Silicone Implants. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 136: 981-989. PMID: 26171751, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000001698.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBiopsy, NeedleBreast ImplantsClostridium histolyticumDisease Models, AnimalFemaleFibrosisImmunohistochemistryImplant Capsular ContractureMagnetic Resonance ImagingMicrobial CollagenaseRandom AllocationRatsReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionReference ValuesSilicone GelsTreatment OutcomeConceptsBacterium Clostridium histolyticumSilicone implantsSkin perforationFibrotic capsuleMiniature silicone implantsClostridium histolyticumMagnetic resonance imagingInflammatory markersDosage-dependent decreasePolymerase chain reaction analysisCapsular fibrosisSafe clinical applicationCapsular contractureDupuytren's contractureMechanical irritationChain reaction analysisControl groupDrug AdministrationResonance imagingHistologic measurementsU.S. FoodThin capsuleVivo studiesSkin digestionCollagen density
2009
Use of a smooth, resorbable template for delivery of cultured pellets of autologous chondrocytes to articular cartilage defects--preliminary report.
Pomahac B, Zuhaili B, Kudsi Y, Aflaki P, Eriksson E. Use of a smooth, resorbable template for delivery of cultured pellets of autologous chondrocytes to articular cartilage defects--preliminary report. Eplasty 2009, 9: e35. PMID: 19784362, PMCID: PMC2741494.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutologous chondrocyte transplantationControl groupChondrocyte pelletsArticular cartilage defectsNew Zealand white rabbitsZealand white rabbitsCartilage defectsExtracellular matrix depositionWeeks posttransplantationTransplanted groupLactoSorb platesSurgical proceduresHistological evaluationWhite rabbitsFemoral condyleChondrocyte transplantationInvasive meansTransplantationFibrous tissueCostal cartilageAdjacent intact cartilageResorbable carriersChondrocyte suspensionPreliminary reportDedifferentiation of chondrocytes
2007
Safety Evaluation of Topically Applied Amitriptyline in Porcine Full-Thickness Wounds
Pomahac B, Zuhaili B, Kudsi Y, Bleiziffer O, Velander P, Eriksson E, Gerner P. Safety Evaluation of Topically Applied Amitriptyline in Porcine Full-Thickness Wounds. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2007, 32: 377-381. DOI: 10.1097/00115550-200709000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFull-thickness woundsPorcine full-thickness woundsSerum levelsWound chambersTopical applicationWound contractionEffects of amitriptylineManagement of painDaily topical applicationHigher serum levelsExcised burn woundsFull-thickness skin biopsiesOvert toxic effectsLevels of amitriptylineTricyclic antidepressant amitriptylineNeuropathic painPain clinicHistopathological findingsNormal salineSkin biopsiesHistological assessmentAntidepressant amitriptylineDay 2Control groupAmitriptylineSafety Evaluation of Topically Applied Amitriptyline in Porcine Full-Thickness Wounds
Pomahac B, Zuhaili B, Kudsi Y, Bleiziffer O, Velander P, Eriksson E, Gerner P. Safety Evaluation of Topically Applied Amitriptyline in Porcine Full-Thickness Wounds. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2007, 32: 377-381. PMID: 17961834, DOI: 10.1016/j.rapm.2007.06.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull-thickness woundsPorcine full-thickness woundsSerum levelsWound chambersTopical applicationWound contractionEffects of amitriptylineManagement of painDaily topical applicationHigher serum levelsExcised burn woundsFull-thickness skin biopsiesOvert toxic effectsLevels of amitriptylineTricyclic antidepressant amitriptylineNeuropathic painPain clinicHistopathological findingsNormal salineSkin biopsiesHistological assessmentAntidepressant amitriptylineDay 2Control groupAmitriptyline