Hydrogel Small-Diameter Vascular Graft Reinforced with a Braided Fiber Strut with Improved Mechanical Properties
Acute thrombosis remains the main limitation of small-diameter vascular grafts (inner diameter <6 mm) for bridging and bypassing of small arteries defects and occlusion. The use of hydrogel tubes represents a promising strategy. However, their low mechanical strength and high swelling tendenc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/11/5/810 |