Influence of mesenchymal stem cells on intestinal tissue engineering combined with Bianchi's procedure using small intestinal submucosa

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Small intestinal submucosa (SIS) is a biodegradable collagen-rich matrix containing functional growth factors. In this study, we investigated the feasibility of SIS in conjunction with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for regeneration of the gastrointestinal tract. Also, we examined the achievability of SIS as a bioscaffold when combined with small intestinal tissue engineering and Bianchi’s procedure. Seeded MSCs provided an enriched environment that supported tissue regeneration by the SIS graft in the engineered stomach. SIS has the potential for use as a scaffold that promotes the formation of a physical and physiological neointestine, which means that our proposal approaches a novel surgical treatment even in patients with short bowel syndrome.