Application of Calcium Sulfate for Dead Space Management in Soft Tissue: Characterisation of a Novel In Vivo Response

Management of dead space (DS) is a fundamental aspect of surgery. Residual DS following surgery can fill with hematoma and provide an environment for bacterial growth, increasing the incidence of postoperative infection. Materials for managing DS include polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA), which is nonr...

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Main Authors: Rema A. Oliver, Vedran Lovric, Chris Christou, Sean S. Aiken, John J. Cooper, William R. Walsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8065141