Biological Assessment of Zn–Based Absorbable Metals for Ureteral Stent Applications

The use of ureteral stents to relieve urinary tract obstruction is still challenged by the problems of infection, encrustation, and compression, leading to the need for early removal procedures. Biodegradable ureteral stents, commonly made of polymers, have been proposed to overcome these problems....

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Main Authors: Devi Paramitha, Stéphane Chabaud, Stéphane Bolduc, Hendra Hermawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/20/3325