Electrospinning and Nanofiber Technology: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Applications
This review explores electrospinning fundamentals, methods for synthesizing polymer, metal oxide, carbon, and composite nanofibers, and advancements in fiber architectures like porous, core–shell, and aligned structures. It highlights applications in functional membranes, sensors, energy systems, and catalyst design while addressing future ...
Yujang Cho+5 more
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Control of bleeding in surgical procedures: critical appraisal of HEMOPATCH (Sealing Hemostat)
Kevin Michael Lewis,1 Carl Erik Kuntze,2 Heinz Gulle3 1Preclinical Safety and Efficacy, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL, USA; 2Medical Affairs, Baxter Healthcare SA, Zurich, Switzerland; 3Surgical Sciences and Engineering, Baxter Medical ...
Lewis KM, Kuntze CE, Gulle H
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New Surgical Technologies Could Facilitate Surgical Hemostasis in Hemophilic Patients
BACKGROUND: It’s assumed that surgery in haemophilia can be accomplished these days safely.AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of new surgical technologies in the perioperative management and outcome of surgical procedures in haemophiliacs.METHODS: Two patients with mild haemophilia A underwent surgery (laparoscopic ...
Violeta I. Dejanova-Ilijevska+3 more
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This review systematically examines the nanomechanical mechanisms of mussel‐inspired molecular interactions, primarily investigated by direct force measurement techniques such as surface forces apparatus and atomic force microscopy. The macroscopic adhesive and self‐healing performances of mussel‐inspired functional materials, including coacervates ...
Pan Huang, Hongjian Zhang, Hongbo Zeng
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Advances in Hemostatic Hydrogels That Can Adhere to Wet Surfaces
Currently, uncontrolled bleeding remains a serious problem in emergency, surgical and battlefield environments. Despite the specific properties of available hemostatic agents, sealants, and adhesives, effective hemostasis under wet and dynamic conditions
Wenli Han, Shige Wang
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Sengstaken-Blakemore tube as a rescue treatment for hemorrhagic shock secondary to laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding erosion [PDF]
Gastrointestinal bleeding is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) erosion. We present the use of a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube as a treatment device for severe gastrointestinal bleeding
Brown+14 more
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Ionic Liquid‐Reinforced Multifunctional Hydrogel for the Treatment of Enterocutaneous Fistula
ECFGel is a multifunctional hydrogel engineered to treat infection‐associated ECFs. ECFGel demonstrates outstanding mechanical and biological properties, facilitating easy application, reliable occlusion, and sterilization, while promoting effective healing of infected fistula tracts.
Jinjoo Kim+7 more
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Management of Noncatastrophic Internal Carotid Artery Injury in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. [PDF]
Arterial injuries are the most feared complication of endoscopic skull base surgery. During resection of the middle fossa component of a large ventral skull base chondrosarcoma, arterial bleeding was encountered near the right internal carotid artery ...
El-Sayed, Ivan H+3 more
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A Fibreoptic Endoscopic Study of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania: a Retrospective Review of 240 Cases. [PDF]
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is recognized as a common and potentially life-threatening abdominal emergency that needs a prompt assessment and aggressive emergency treatment.
A Elghuel+45 more
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Progress and Application of Multifunctional Hydrogel in Radioactive Skin Injury
This review examines healing challenges in radiation‐wound injuries, where ionizing radiation impairs immune and tissue repair processes. Hydrogels, with their biocompatibility, antimicrobial properties, and drug delivery capabilities, present a transformative solution. It compares hydrogel efficacy in radiation‐induced versus common wounds, highlights
Xinyue Cui+5 more
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