Increased Elasticity Modulus of Polymeric Materials Is a Source of Surface Alterations in the Human Body

The introduction of alloplastic materials (meshes) in hernia surgery has improved patient outcome by a radical reduction of hernia recurrence rate, but discussion about the biocompatibility of these implanted materials continues since observations of surface alterations of polypropylene and other al...

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Main Authors: Matthias Kapischke, Igor Erlichman, Alexandra Pries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/12/2/24