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Polydioxanone

An absorbable suture material used also as ligating clips, as pins for internal fixation of broken bones, and as ligament reinforcement for surgically managed ligament injuries. Its promising characteristics are elasticity, complete biodegradability, and lack of side effects such as infections.
Also Known As:
Absolok; PDS II (Ethicon); Absoloks; Polydioxanones; Poly(oxy(1-oxo-1,2-ethanediyl)oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
Networked: 218 relevant articles (11 outcomes, 36 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Kim, Eunseok: 5 articles (01/2021 - 12/2018)
2. Han, Chang-Hyun: 4 articles (01/2021 - 08/2019)
3. Kim, Young Il: 4 articles (01/2021 - 04/2019)
4. Jeon, Ju Hyun: 3 articles (01/2021 - 08/2019)
5. Jung, So-Young: 3 articles (01/2021 - 12/2018)
6. Kim, Jin Youp: 3 articles (01/2021 - 08/2019)
7. Kandzia, Christian: 3 articles (10/2015 - 07/2010)
8. Wiltfang, Jörg: 3 articles (10/2015 - 07/2010)
9. Shirazi, Mehdi: 2 articles (04/2022 - 11/2016)
10. Chiemi, Julia A: 2 articles (01/2022 - 01/2022)

Related Diseases

1. Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis)
2. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
3. Surgical Wound Infection
4. Hypospadias
5. Fistula

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8. Silk
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10. ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Stents
2. Sutures (Suture)
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5. Catgut