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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-09-01
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Series: | Materials Today Bio |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006420300417 |
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