The correct approximation and stabilization of wound margins influence the success of a surgical procedure and the final cosmetic aspect. In this work, we compare commercially available barbed PDO threads from six different manufacturers (all holding CE mark), regarding material and biomechanical properties as well as biocompatibility. Additionally, we evaluated the feasibility of bio-activating commercially available surgical threads with genetically modified microalgae in order to release oxygen and recombinant growth factors directly at the wound site.
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The correct approximation and stabilization of wound margins influence the success of a surgical procedure and the final cosmetic aspect. In this work, we compare commercially available barbed PDO threads from six different manufacturers (all holding CE mark), regarding material and biomechanical properties as well as biocompatibility. Additionally, we evaluated the feasibility of bio-activating commercially available surgical threads with genetically modified microalgae in order to release oxyg...
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