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[Polyurethane or silicone as long-term implant substance--a critical evaluation]
1Medizinische Fakultät, Institut für Biomedizinische Technik und Med. Informatik, Universität Rostock.
Biomedizinische Technik. Biomedical Engineering
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Silicone and polyurethane elastomers are used in long-term implants but biodegrade differently. Polyurethane shows fissures, while silicone erodes, impacting implant function and patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Medical Device Engineering