Optimization of structural and mechanical properties of electro-spun biodegradable scaffolds for vascular vissue regeneration

Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === Current replacements for diseased arteries include autologous and artificial grafts. The availability of autologous grafts is limited and artificial grafts tend to fail when applied to small calibre vessels (<;6 mm) due to graft thro...

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Main Author: Khatib, Rodaina Omar
Other Authors: Franz, Thomas
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3408