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Review
. 2006 Dec;118(7):1645-1647.
doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000248418.23513.1f.

Bioactive sutures

Peter C Neligan  1 ; Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Technology Assessment Committee
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Review

Bioactive sutures

Peter C Neligan et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Dec.

Abstract

With the first wave of bioactive sutures already in the marketplace, research is ongoing in the development of future products. Such sutures could potentially have not only antimicrobial activity but also anesthetic and antineoplastic functions. Some clinical trials have already been completed in Russia. This technology is likely to become commonplace. This article reviews the progress made to date in the development of this technology.

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