Mechanical and biological properties of poly-ε-caprolactone membrane for pleurodesis: A preclinical study in pigs

Background/Purpose: Biomaterial implants are emerging as a treatment choice for pleurodesis; however, the optimal biomaterial and form for managing spontaneous pneumothorax, particularly post-video-assisted thoracic surgery, remain under investigation. This study evaluated the mechanical and biologi...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Hung How, Pei-Hsing Chen, Yu-Ching Chen, Yong-Chong Lin, Ke-Cheng Chen, Tai-Horng Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664624000494