Management of retrosternal adhesion after median sternotomy by controlling degradation speed of a dextran and ε-poly ( l -lysine)-based biocompatible glue

ConclusionsThe degradation speed of Lydex could be controlled according to the compositions. The degradation speed affected the progression of retrosternal fibrosis.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research