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Polyglactin 910

Known as: Polygalactin 910, Polyglactin 910 [Chemical/Ingredient], Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, polymer with hydroxyacetic acid 
A polyester used for absorbable sutures & surgical mesh, especially in ophthalmic surgery. 2-Hydroxy-propanoic acid polymer with polymerized… 
National Institutes of Health

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2008
2008
In vitro antibacterial efficacy of Vicryl Plus suture (coated Polyglactin 910 with triclosan) using zone of inibition assays.
OBJECTIVES This study evaluates the in vitro antimicrobial efficacy, of an absorbable suture coated with triclosan (Vicryl Plus… 
1991
1991
Treatment of osseous defects using Vicryl mesh (polyglactin 910) and the Brånemark implant: a case report.
The effectiveness of using Vicryl mesh (polyglactin 910) in combination with a Brånemark titanium implant is described. A… 
1987
1987
The Effect of a Penetrating Biodegradable Implant on the Epiphyseal Plate: An Experimental Study on Growing Rabbits with Special Regard to Polyglactin 910
A polyglactin 910 rod 3.2 mm in diameter and 25 mm in length was driven in a drill hole in the intercondylar portion of the right… 
1987
1987
[Radiation enteritis after pelvic irradiation of cancer of the rectum. Prevention by omentoplasty and pelvic partitioning with polyglactin 910 mesh].
To prevent radiation enteritis during post-operative irradiation of the pelvis for rectal carcinoma, the greater omentum, fed by… 
1985
1985
Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) mesh graft for protection of esophagogastrostomy. A preliminary report.
Anastomotic leakage from esophagogastrostomy is associated with a high mortality rate. Polyglactin 910 mesh grafts were used in… 
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Ultrastructural observations of cells at the interface of a biodegradable polymer: Polyglactin 910.
Transmission electron microscopy was used to study the ultrastructure of cells at the interface with an implanted biodegradable… 
1983
1983
Absorbable polyglactin mesh for retropubic sling operations in female urinary stress incontinence.
Mesh of absorbable polyglactin 910 instead of human tissues or nonabsorbable synthetic materials was utilized for retropubic… 
1979
1979
Intraocular pressure after aphakic penetrating keratoplasty "through-and-through" suturing.
Our clinical study was designed to determine whether "through-and-through" corneal sutures would prevent the postoperative… 
1979
1979
Coated Vicryl (polyglactin 910) suture in extraocular muscle surgery.
A newly available coated Vicryl (Polyglactin 910) suture was evaluated in laboratory and clinical trials for use in extraocular… 
1977
1977
Experiences with polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) in general surgery.
The physical properties of polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) have been studied experimentally and clinically and compared with other… 
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