The concepts and applications of tissue engineering in otorhinolaryngology.

INTRODUCTION: Tissue engineering is a rapidly developing field that, making biological substitutes for the repair and regeneration of damaged tissues, will play an important role in the future of otorhinolaryngology. OBJECTIVE: In this article we explain the principles of regenerative medicine and its potential applications in Otorhinolaryngology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The authors searched the published literature on this topic, chose relevant references, and extracted and systematized the data. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: There are some exciting possibilities for future treatments in otorhinolaryngology applying the concepts of tissue engineering.