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Biocompatible and Biodegradable Films for Effective Prevention of Postoperative Adhesions
Shear modulus of polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) films (red) compared to soft tissue and competing materials (blue).Invention Summary:Adhesions often form after surgery, causing chronic abdominal or pelvic pain. Currently available adhesion prevention products form only a physical barrier against adhesions and have undesirable properties, such as brittleness...
Published: 12/8/2021
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Inventor(s): Noshir Langrana, Devendra Verma, Michelle Previtera
Keywords(s): Biomaterials
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
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