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PDO Threads: treatment option for abdominal laxity and umbilical repositioning [PDF]

Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
The first publications regarding aesthetic treatments with polydioxanone threads (PDO) date to 2015 and were preceded by the establishment of this polymer use for surgical sutures as a safe, less inflammatory option that brings ...
Carolina Malavassi Murari, Matheus Santos Teodoro, João Henrique Fonseca Armada Barros, Ana Gabriella Bandeira Freire Andrade   +3 more
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Presentation Patterns and Surgical Management of the Complications of Thread Rhinoplasty [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2022
Objectives Nonsurgical rhinoplasty using threads has gained popularity in recent years. While the benefits of this procedure have been emphasized, possible complications and their management are not well-known.
Hong Ryul Jin, Su Jin Kim
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Comprehensive review of materials, applications, and future innovations in biodegradable esophageal stents

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023
Esophageal stricture (ES) results from benign and malignant conditions, such as uncontrolled gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal neoplasms.
Yaochen Yang, Yaochen Yang, Yuanyuan Yang, Zhipeng Hou, Tingting Wang, Peng Wu, Lufan Shen, Peng Li, Kai Zhang, Liqun Yang, Liqun Yang, Siyu Sun   +11 more
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Single cell multi-omics characterise discrete human tendon cells populations that persist in vitro and on fibrous scaffolds [PDF]

European Cells & Materials, 2022
Chronic tendinopathy represents a growing healthcare burden in the ageing global population. Curative therapies remain elusive as the mechanisms that underlie chronic inflammation in tendon disease remain unclear. Identifying and isolating key pathogenic
A Gomez-Collignon, R Brown, A Carr, S Dakin, A Lach, C Loizou, M Rogers, R Sharp, A Kendal   +8 more
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Multifunctional PDO Thread Coated with Mg(OH)₂/ZnO Nanoparticles and Asiaticoside for Improved Facial Lifting

Pharmaceutics, 2023
As interest in skin aesthetics increases, treatments to suppress aging are increasing. Among them, a facelift is the most effective procedure for improving wrinkles.
Dong Min Kim, Seung-Woon Baek, Jeong Min Park, Da-Seul Kim, Semi Lee, Jun-Kyu Lee, Chun Gwon Park, Dong Keun Han   +7 more
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Flexor Tenorrhaphy Using Absorbable Suture Materials [PDF]

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2012
Background Nonabsorbable sutures are favorable for repairing flexor tendons. However, absorbable sutures have performed favorably in an animal model.
Hyung Joo Kang, Dong Chul Lee, Jin Soo Kim, Sae Hwi Ki, Si Young Roh, Jae Won Yang   +5 more
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Evaluation of Wound Closure Outcomes Using Barbed Delayed Absorbable Polydioxanone Sutures After Emergency Laparotomy: An Observational Study. [PDF]

Cureus
Tolat A, S V A, Chejara RK, Kalwaniya DS, Singh A, Naga Rohith V, Gurivelli P, Meena R.   +7 more
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Continuous absorbable suture versus interrupted permanent suture in the treatment of diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2016
INTRODUCTION: Plication of the rectus abdominis muscle is an important step in remodeling the abdomen in abdominoplasties. It can be performed using several types of threads with interrupted or continuous sutures, according to the surgeon's preferences ...
Leandro Fuchs, Daniele Walter Duarte, Vanessa Gaissler   +2 more
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A Finite Element Investigation on Material and Design Parameters of Ventricular Septal Defect Occluder Devices

Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2022
Background and Objective: Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are the most common form of congenital heart defects. The incidence of VSD accounts for 40% of all congenital heart defects (CHDs).
Zhuo Zhang, Yan Xiong, Jinpeng Hu, Xuying Guo, Xianchun Xu, Juan Chen, Yunbing Wang, Yu Chen   +7 more
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Alleviation of Osteoarthritis-Induced Pain and Motor Deficits in Rats by a Novel Device for the Intramuscular Insertion of Cog Polydioxanone Filament

Applied Sciences, 2021
The importance of skeletal muscles in the development of osteoarthritis (OA) is known. However, in OA, strengthening the muscle is arduous process. This study investigated the effects of muscle enhancement and support therapy (MEST), a novel device for ...
Kilyong Lee, Geung Gyu Gang, Yun Gyu Kang, Sung Sam Jung, Hee-Gon Park, Jun Ho Jang   +5 more
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