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Bio-nanocellulose Meshes Improve Hernia Repair Surgery

2021-04-27

Bio-nanocellulose Meshes Improve Hernia Repair Surgery

Bacterial nanocellulose is an emergent biocompatible natural polymer with increasing applicability in the healthcare sector. A potential innovative application can be found in the design of surgical meshes for the treatment of abdominal hernias. Researchers from ICMAB-CSIC and B. Braun Surgical, a leading manufacturer of medical devices for wound closure, have collaborated to develop a...