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Sponges

Known as: Sponge, sponge [artificial] 
A soft flexible, absorbent pad usually made from natural material such as gauze or cotton, used to absorb blood and other fluids, as in surgery or… 
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2015
2015
Characterization of local delivery with amphotericin B and vancomycin from modified chitosan sponges and functional biofilm prevention evaluation
Polymicrobial musculoskeletal wound infections are troublesome complications and can be difficult to treat when caused by… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
A novel highly porous silica and chitosan-based hemostatic dressing is superior to HemCon and gauze sponges.
BACKGROUND Hemostatic dressings have become increasingly popular as the optimal initial treatment for severe hemorrhage. The… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
The synthetic oleanane triterpenoid, CDDO-methyl ester, is a potent antiangiogenic agent
We show that the synthetic oleanane triterpenoid, CDDO-methyl ester (CDDO-Me; methyl 2-cyano-3,12-dioxoolean-1,9-dien-28-oate) is… 
2005
2005
Toxic serum gentamicin levels after the use of gentamicin-loaded sponges in infected total hip arthroplasty
Background At our clinic, total hip arthroplasties with an acute postoperative infection are treated with surgical debridement… 
2005
2005
Controlled study of inline radiofrequency ablation (ILRFA) assisted transection of ovine liver.
2003
2003
Comparison of the effects of the CO2 surgical laser and conventional surgical techniques on healing and wound tensile strength of skin flaps in the dog.
OBJECTIVE To determine if CO(2) laser was superior to conventional surgical techniques (CST) for creation of skin flaps in dogs… 
1999
1999
Intraoperative use of the absorbable fibrin adhesive bandage: long term effects.
1999
1999
Comparison of two topical collagen-based hemostatic sponges during cardiothoracic procedures.
The need for topical hemostasis during cardiothoracic procedures continues to fuel the development of additional hemostatic… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Melatonin suppresses the pinealectomy-induced elevation of collagen content in a wound.
The pineal gland hormone was shown to be involved in the regulation of repair and connective tissue accumulation in a wound. The… 
1996
1996
Effect of peripheral subepithelial fibrosis on corneal transplant topography
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