Microbial load analysis in silicone gel breast implants
Silicone breast implants consist of biomaterials widely used in breast reconstitution surgeries or in mammary augmentation for esthetic reasons. A preliminary stage of the implant production process is vulcanization, which consists of heating the implant to 165±5°C for approximately 9 hours. The aim...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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São Paulo State University (UNESP)
2010-05-01
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| Series: | Revista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada |
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| Online Access: | http://rcfba.fcfar.unesp.br/index.php/ojs/article/view/393 |