A non-binding surface demonstrates increased thrombogenicity under plasma-free conditions [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAlthough the commercially available, non-binding microplate is characterised as a low-fouling material, its suitability for the study of platelet function in basic research has yet to be determined.
Cezary Watala +3 more
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Evaluation of mechanical properties of three commonly used suture materials for clinical oral applications: An in vitro study [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2022 Background/Aim. Appropriate selection of suture materials is a crucial step in oral, maxillofacial and periodontal surgery for uneventful healing. We have scarcity of comprehensive studies comparing mechanical properties of commonly used suture material ...
Abullais Shahabe Saquib +5 more
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Moldability analysis of several types of polypropylenes using flow-length measurement [PDF]
Polyolefins Journal, 2023 The suitability of a polymer to be processed by injection molding is called moldability. The technicians in injection molding companies tend to estimate moldability by using a parameter named Melt Flow Index (MFI), which however can be often misleading ...
Ahmed Hamdi
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Comparative analysis of autodermal graft and polypropylene mesh use in large incisional hernia defects reconstruction [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2013 Background. Large defects of the abdominal wall caused by incisional hernia still represent a challenging problem in plastic, reconstructive, and abdominal surgery.
Stojiljković Danilo +13 more
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Evaluation of soft tissue reactions to three nonabsorbable suture materials in a rabbit model
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2020 Objectives: We evaluated the inflammatory reactions induced by three commonly used nonabsorbable suture materials in a rabbit model.\r\nMethods: Three suture materials were tested: braided polyester suture (Ethibond), braided blend of polyester and ...
Cem Zeki Esenyel +6 more
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Mechanical Property of Polypropylene Gels Associated with That of Molten Polypropylenes
Gels, 2021 This study aims to understand the fundamental mechanical relationship between polypropylene (PP)-gels and solid PPs without solvent through mechanical and thermal analyses, by which the mechanical similarities between molten PPs and PP gels were found ...
Tetsu Ouchi +3 more
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Polypropylene and polypropylene/polyglecaprone (Ultrapro(r)) meshes in the repair of incisional hernia in rats [PDF]
Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2015 PURPOSE: To compare the inflammatory response of three different meshes on abdominal hernia repair in an experimental model of incisional hernia.METHODS: Median fascial incision and skin synthesis was performed on 30 Wistar rats. After 21 days, abdominal
Edivaldo Massazo Utiyama +7 more
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International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2011 PURPOSE: To compare the outcomes and costs of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) surgery using a hand-made sling (Marlex®) versus a commerciallyavailable suburethral polypropylene sling (Advantage®).
Luciane Maria Oliveira Brito +5 more
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International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2010 PURPOSE: Female stress urinary incontinence (SUI), the involuntary leakage of urine, is a highly prevalent social and hygiene problem, and various surgical techniques have been developed to correct it.
Jorge A. Winckler +4 more
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International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2016 Objectives To describe acute and sub acute aspects of histological and immunohistochemical response to PP implant in a rat subcutaneous model based on objective methods.
Alessandro Prudente +3 more
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