In vivo evaluation of bending strengths and degradation rates of different magnesium pin designs for oral stapler
Magnesium alloys have been potential biodegradable implants in the areas of bone, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, and so on. The purpose of this study is to evaluate Mg–2Zn alloy degradation as a potential suture material. The study included Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats in vivo. In 24 mal...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2280800019836400 |