Problem with Dr. Kondrot's Contraindications for Stem Cell Procedure

by Shirley
(old bridge, new jersey, usa)

Dr.Kondrot says that one out of two individuals with chronic sinus infections will not respond to his experimental procedure of using stem cells for macula degeneration since the stem cells will migrate to the site of the infection.


I have been doing research for years since I have a low grade sinus infection diagnosed by CT Scan. Since newer information re sinus infections maintains that fungi are involved for which there is no known treatment except radical surgery, that antibiotics, although excellent decongestants, may contribute to the development of the fungi, coupled with the fact that allergies play a role as well and the Neti pot saline solution can be irritating if used on a continual basis, I, as well as thousands of others, will probably never be candidates for Dr. Kondrot's experimental procedure, should it prove successful.

What is your take on this?

REPLY

Hi Shirley,

I can see why the contraindication of sinus infections for stem cell treatment disturbs you.

But just like patients are required to have chest x-rays and EKGs before surgery, to see if they have underlying conditions that would NOT make them a good candidate for surgery, patients seeking stem cell therapy for AMD must also have tests to see if they have conditions that would not make them a good candidate.

Per Dr. Kondrot's web site:

"Stem cells tend to migrate to areas of inflammation and infection. Dr. Steenblock has observed that 50% of Macular Degeneration patients who do not respond well to stem cell therapy have chronic sinus infections. All patients with Macular Degeneration, interested in undergoing stem cell therapy at my office, must first undergo a CT scan of sinuses to rule out infection."

He is just trying to help patients experience the best success that is possible. Why don't you try contacting him and ask him about your situation?

Kind Regards,

Leslie Degner, RN, BSN