3D printing of a bioelectrical nerve conduit for neural tissue engineering KU Leuven
Peripheral nerve injury (PNI), caused by degenerative diseases or trauma, is known to affect millions of people worldwide. Despite surgical repair of distal or proximal nerve stumps is an established standard procedure, the repair of peripheral nerves is still a challenge. In this context, neural tissue engineering (NTE) and additive manufacturing can offer new opportunities, dealing with the fabrication of customized, bioengineered scaffolds ...