Spray-On Hydrogel to Prevent Post-Surgery Adhesions

Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed a spray-on hydrogel that forms a protective coating on tissue surfaces, such as the surface of the heart. The new material is intended to prevent the formation of adhesions, where tissu...

Source: Medgadget - June 22, 2021 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Cardiac Surgery Materials ucsdnews Source Type: blogs