Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023 Introduction: Independent augmentation technology based on reinforcing devices has been reported to signifi-cantly reduce the elongation behavior of graft and improve knee stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Fei Xu +9 more
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A randomised controlled trial evaluating the use of polyglactin mesh, polydioxanone and polyglactin sutures for pelvic organ prolapse surgery [PDF]
, 2008 To compare the effectiveness of polyglactin mesh, and polydioxanone or polyglactin sutures in women having pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Randomised controlled trial with a factorial 2(2 design of polyglactin mesh or not, and polydioxanone or polyglactin
Alladin, S +2 more
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Effectiveness of antimicrobial-coated sutures for the prevention of surgical site infection: a review of the literature [PDF]
, 2018 OBJECTIVE:Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the third most common hospital-acquired infections and account for 14% to 16% of all such infections, and suture material may play a role in SSI rate.
Carella, S, Onesti, Mg, Scuderi, N
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Enhancing dermal collagen density towards youthfulness: A comparative study of PCL, PLLA, and PDO thread implantation in aging rats model [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical SciencesObjective(s): Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors cause skin aging. Intrinsic aging is characterized by decreased collagen density, particularly collagen types I (COL1A1) and III (COL3A1), and an increase in the COL1/COL3 ratio.
Mary Soen +2 more
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A randomised controlled trial evaluating the use of polyglactin (Vicryl) mesh, polydioxanone (PDS) or polyglactin (Vicryl) sutures for pelvic organ prolapse surgery : outcomes at 2 years [PDF]
, 2011 Peer ...
Allahdin, S +4 more
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Orbital floor fractures – short- and intermediate-term complications depending on treatment procedures [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Many reconstruction materials for orbital floor fractures have been described in the past including autologous bone transplants, resorbable polymers and titan meshes.
Hatice Eren +4 more
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PDO threads for the treatment of abdominal skin laxity: description of the technique PDO threads for abdominal laxity [PDF]
Surgical & Cosmetic DermatologyPolydioxanone (PDO) threads have been used as a non-surgical alternative to treat skin laxity. This article describes the technique of applying mono, twin, and screw PDO threads around the umbilical scar forming a support mesh on the abdominal wall, to ...
Ana Maria Corbett +2 more
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Biodegradable nanofibrous drug delivery systems: effects of metronidazole and ciprofloxacin on periodontopathogens and commensal oral bacteria [PDF]
, 2014 OBJECTIVES: The purposes of this study were to fabricate biodegradable polydioxanone (PDS II®) electrospun periodontal drug delivery systems (hereafter referred to as matrices) containing either metronidazole (MET) or ciprofloxacin (CIP) and to ...
Arthur, Rodrigo A. +5 more
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Biomedicines, 2023 The choice of the most appropriate suture threads for pancreatic anastomoses may play an important role in reducing the incidence of post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF). The literature on this topic is still not conclusive. The aim of this study was
Michele Pagnanelli +5 more
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Keratinized versus non-keratinized preputial flap onlay urethroplasty: does it make any difference in the histological analysis? An experimental study in rabbits [PDF]
, 2013 Purpose: To compare the histological characteristics of keratinized versus non-keratinized onlay island flaps in an experimental rabbit model.Materials and Methods: Sixteen male rabbits were randomly allocated into two experimental groups: keratinized ...
Bacelar, Herick +8 more
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