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Chitosan Hemostatic Dressings: Properties and Surgical Applications
Roberta Cassano1, Paolo Perri2, Edoardo Scarcello2
1Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy.
Abstract:
Wounds caused by trauma and/or surgery represent a significant challenge in contemporary medical practice, requiring innovative approaches to promote optimal healing and reduce the risk of bleeding and complications resulting from it. In this context, chitosan, a natural polysaccharide derived from chitin, represents an ideal material for the study and application of medical devices, in the form of dressings, in wound management for pre- and/or post-operative wounds due to its ability to induce hemostasis and its high biocompatibility with biological tissues. The aim of this work was to discuss the structural characteristics, properties and application of chitosan-based hemostatic dressings in hemostatic processes resulting from pre- or post-surgical approaches.
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