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These proceedings contain the papers and discussions presented at the conference on ""Degradation Phenomena on Polymeric Biomaterials"". Following polymer chemistry and degradation mechanisms, methods to test and to simulate degradation are proposed. The constraints of the degradation behaviour of polymers in a biological environment are presented, from manufacturing processes to different species and implantation sites. New resorbable products and clinical experience conclude the presentations and are complemented by discussions from the participants.

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Author:   Heinrich Planck ,  Martin Dauner ,  Monika Renardy ,  M. Renardy (all of The Institut fuer Textilund Verfahrenstechnik, Denkendorf, Germany)
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Weight:   0.455kg
ISBN:  

9783540555483

ISBN 10:   354055548
Pages:   197
Publication Date:   11 June 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

I. Evaluation of Degradation in Vitro: Physical, Chemical and Biological Test Methods.- 1. Testing of PUR-Biomaterials for Enzymatically Induced Degradation: An in Vitro Study.- 2. Chemical Alteration of Biomer™ as a Result of Oxidative Degradation.- 3. In Vitro Degradation Test for Screening of Biomaterials.- II. Degradation Phenomena of “Non-Degradable” Biomaterials.- 4. The Biodegradation of Nondegradable Polymers.- 5. A Comparison of in Vivo Degradation of Novel Polyurethanes with Performance in in Vitro Accelerated Tests.- III. The Resorbable Biomaterials and Their DegradaTion Mechanisms.- 6. Accelerated Degradation Test on Resorbable Polymers.- 7. Kinetics of Resorption of Different Suture Materials Depending on the Implantation Site and the Speeles.- IV. The Inflüence of Polymer Modification And Processing Parameters On Degradation.- 8. Tissue Response to Resorbable Synthetic Polymers.- 9. In Vitro Degradation of Polylactides Depending on Different Solution Processes.- 10. Tissue Response to Pre-Degraded Poly(L-Lactide).- V. Clinical Application Of Resorbable BiomateRials: Sutures.- 11. Modern Absorbable Suture Materials and Biodegradable Anastomotic Rings in Gastrointestinal Surgery.- 12. A Novel Bioabsorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture made from (?-Caprolactone-L-Lactide) Copolymer.- VI. Clinical Application of Resorbable Biomaterials In Reconstrüctive Surgery.- 13. Clinical Application of Resorbable Biomaterials in Reconstructive Surgery.- 14. Biodegradable PLA Versus Stainless Steel Intramedullary Devices for Fracture Fixation. A Comparative Histological Study.- Round Table Discussion At The End Of The Conference.- Keywords.- Author Index.- Acknowledgement.

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