Controlled Release of a Therapeutic Peptide in Sprayable Surgical Sealant for Prevention of Postoperative Abdominal Adhesions.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00283
Abstract: Formation of asymmetric, rigid scar tissue known as surgical adhesions is caused by traumatic disruption of mesothelial-lined surfaces in surgery. A widely adopted prophylactic barrier material (Seprafilm) for the treatment of intra-abdominal adhesions is applied… read more here.
Keywords: prevention; surgical sealant; peptide; release ... See more keywords
An overview of surgical sealant devices: current approaches and future trends
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2018.1526672
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Wound leakage is a common complication after surgical incision or resection. In the past, a variety of clinically-approved surgical sealant devices have been used as an adjunct or alternative to conventional means of… read more here.
Keywords: devices current; sealant devices; overview surgical; surgical sealant ... See more keywords