Heterotopic implantation of autologous bone marrow in rock pigeons (Columba livia): possible applications in avian bone grafting

• Main Authors: Sanaei, Mohamadreza, Abu, Jalila, Nazari, Mojgan, Nik Mohd Azmi, Nik Mohd Faiz, Abu Bakar @ Zakaria, Md Zuki, Allaudin, Zeenathul Nazariah
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Association of Avian Veterinarians 2011
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/25431/1/Heterotopic%20implantation%20of%20autologous%20bone%20marrow%20in%20rock%20pigeons%20%28Columba%20livia%29%20possible%20applications%20in%20avian%20bone%20grafting.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/25431/; http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.1647/2010-035.1
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Autologous bone marrow, alone or as a composite marrow graft, has received much attention in various species. To assess the potential osteogenicity of autologous, extramedullary bone marrow implants in an avian model, 24 adult pigeons (Columba livia) were given intramuscular implantations of autolog...