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A Chitosan Based, Laser Activated Thin Film Surgical Adhesive, ‘SurgiLux’: Preparation and Demonstration
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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:09Preparation of SurgiLux Solution
- 02:50Casting of SurgiLux Films
- 03:51Laser Activation of SurgiLux Adhesive Films and Testing for Strength of Repair
- 05:35Representative Bonding and Repair Results
- 06:10Conclusion
The fabrication of a novel, flexible thin film surgical adhesive from FDA approved ingredients, chitosan and indocyanine green is described. Bonding of this adhesive to collagenous tissue through a simple activation process with a low-powered infra-red laser is demonstrated.
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Chitosan-based Surgical AdhesiveLaser ActivatedThin FilmSurgiLuxPreparationDemonstrationSuturesWound ClosureRepair StrengthInfectionSurgical GluesAdhesivesFibrinCyanoacrylatesViral TransferPrion TransferBiocompatibilityGel-based AdhesivesCuring TimesUV LasersCross-linking MechanismsProtein-based SoldersAlbumin SoldersDNA DamageSutureless Technology
