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. 1975 Nov;43(5):637-8.
doi: 10.3171/jns.1975.43.5.0637.

Collagen sponge for surface brain protection. Technical note

T Kurze, M L Apuzzo, M H Weiss, J S Heiden

Collagen sponge for surface brain protection. Technical note

T Kurze et al. J Neurosurg. 1975 Nov.

Abstract

The authors discuss the properties, use, and advantages of collagen sponge as a microneurosurgical adjunct. Experience with the material in over 300 operative cases has demonstrated its value for protecting the surface of the brain during exposure and retraction in neurosurgical procedures.

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