Application of a silver coating on plastic biliary stents to prevent biofilm formation: an experimental study using electron microscopy
Background and study aims: Biliary stent dysfunction is mainly caused by biliary sludge that forms as a result of bacterial adherence and subsequent biofilm formation on the inner surface of the stent. Silver ions arewell known to have excellent antimicrobial activity against a wide range of microor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2016-09-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0042-115173 |