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World J Diabetes. Jun 15, 2024; 15(6): 1162-1177
Published online Jun 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i6.1162
Table 2 Comparison of adipose-derived stem cells administration methods for diabetic foot treatment
Method
Advantages
Disadvantages
Intravenous infusionTargets multiple areasCells may get trapped in the lungs
Arterial injectionDirect delivery to the footTechnically challenging and risk of blood vessel issues
Muscular injectionDirectly reaches wound, good for poor blood flow, improves cell survival and nerve regenerationLess effective for wounds away from muscle
Local injectionHigh cell concentration at the woundRisk of uneven cell spread and clumping