| Literature DB >> 15871417 |
A Lendlein1, K Kratz, S Kelch.
Abstract
The combination of stimuli-sensitive implant materials and minimally invasive surgery techniques is expected to give rise to numerous applications. Biodegradable thermoplastic elastomers are presented here as an example of a group of biodegradable implant materials with shape-memory properties. Their capabilities and use in a smart suture are described.Mesh:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15871417
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Device Technol ISSN: 1048-6690