A novel tropoelastin-based resorbable surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse repair

Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition that affects 1 in 4 women across all age groups. It is mainly caused by vaginal birth injury and can be exacerbated by obesity and increased age. Until recently, treatment strategies often used non-degradable synthetic meshes for reconstructive surgery. Ho...

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Main Authors: B. Aghaei-Ghareh-Bolagh, S. Mukherjee, K.M. Lockley, S.M. Mithieux, Z. Wang, S. Emmerson, S. Darzi, C.E. Gargett, A.S. Weiss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Materials Today Bio
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006420300417