Application of the Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogel RADA16 for Hemostasis during Tonsillectomy: A Feasibility Study

Application of the Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogel RADA16 for Hemostasis during Tonsillectomy: A Feasibility Study

Tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure but carries a high risk of readmission for secondary bleeding and pain. This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of using the hemostatic self-assembling peptide hydrogel RADA16 (PuraBond, 3-D Matrix SAS; Caluire et Cuire, France) to control...

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Main Authors: Joshua Michaels, Anna I. Kaleva, Laura Bateman, Oliver Wakelam, Joanna Stephens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Subjects:
tonsillectomy
RADA16
hydrogel
hemostasis
readmission
re-operation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/9/271

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