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Degradable Adhesives for Surgery and Tissue Engineering.

Vrushali BhagatMatthew L Becker
Published in: Biomacromolecules (2017)
This review highlights the research on degradable polymeric tissue adhesives for surgery and tissue engineering. Included are a comprehensive listing of specific uses, advantages, and disadvantages of different adhesive groups. A critical evaluation of challenges affecting the development of next generation materials is also discussed, and insights into the outlook of the field are explored.
Keyphrases
  • tissue engineering
  • minimally invasive
  • coronary artery bypass
  • surgical site infection
  • drug delivery
  • percutaneous coronary intervention
  • cancer therapy
  • acute coronary syndrome
  • drug release