Advanced natural-based biomaterials to tackle the current challenges in peripheral nerve regeneration

More than 200,000 peripheral nerve repair procedures are performed annually in the USA. But, the adequate functional recovery of the peripheral nerve is still a significant clinical challenge. The direct suture repair without the use of grafted materials may be used in cases where a short (<5 mm)...

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Main Author: Oliveira, J. M. (author)
Other Authors: Carvalho, C. R. (author), Costa, J. B. (author), Reis, R. L. (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/47089
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/47089