Improving the strength of sutureless laser‐assisted vessel repair using preloaded longitudinal compression on tissue edge
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DOI: 10.1002/lsm.22621
Abstract: Little is known about the approximation of coapted edges in sutureless laser‐assisted vessel welding. Tissue shrinkage by laser irradiation may cause coapted edges to separate, reducing strength of welding. This may be avoided by preloaded… read more here.
Keywords: strength; compression; assisted vessel; sutureless laser ... See more keywords