Biomaterials for Surgical Operation

• Main Authors: Suzuki, Shuko (Author), Ikada, Yoshito (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Totowa, NJ : Humana Press, 2012.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Biotechnology.; Surgery.; Cell biology.; Biomaterials.; Medicine & Public Health.; Cell Biology.

Biomaterials for Surgical Operation offers a review of the latest advances made in developing bioabsorbable devices for surgical operations which include surgical adhesives (sealants), barriers for the prevention of tissue adhesion, polymers for fractured bone fixation, growth factors for the promot...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Biological Events Associated with Surgical Operation
• Bioabsorbable Polymers
• Sealants (Adhesives) against Bleeding and Other Types of Leakage
• Barriers to Prevent Tissue Adhesion
• Devices for Bone Fixation
• Growth Factors for Promoting Wound Healing
• Sutures for Wound Closure
• Conclusions.