Virtually every wound, whether surgical or traumatic, needs to be closed to promote wound healing and prevent infection. Increasingly sophisticated and effective materials for the crucial surgical treatment of wound closure are being developed continuously. Keep up with the most recent research progress and future trends in this complex and rapidly changing field with Wound Closure Biomaterial and Devices. This state-of-the-art book provides detailed information and critical discussions on: ï Sutures and other wound closure devices, including absorbable sutures and their biodegradation properties ï The chemistry, physics, mechanics, biology, and biomaterials science of suture materials ï Tissue adhesive, ligating clips, and staplers ï The biomechanics and pathology of wound healing ï Future trends and new emerging materials in the treatment of wound closure

"Virtually every wound, whether surgical or traumatic, needs to be closed to promote wound healing and prevent infection. Increasingly sophisticated and effective materials for the crucial surgical treatment of wound closure are being developed continuously. Keep up with the most recent research progress and future trends in this complex and rapidly changing field with Wound Closure Biomaterial and Devices. This state-of-the-art book provides detailed information and critical discussions on: ï

Gastrointestinal Surgical Techniques in Small Animals überzeugt durch die detailreiche Beschreibung von Operationstechniken, die bei der Behandlung des Magen Darm-Trakts von Hunden und Katzen zum Einsatz kommen. Jedes Kapitel beschreibt ein Operationsverfahren in aller Ausführlichkeit, ergänzt um hochwertige Illustrationen zu jedem Operationsschritt. Tipps und Tricks für ein erfolgreiches Operationsergebnis werden vorgestellt, ebenso mögliche Komplikationen. Auf der begleitenden Website können Videoclips zu den verschiedenen Verfahren abgerufen werden. - Logischer Aufbau nach anatomischen Abschnitten. Jedes Kapitel beschreibt ein bestimmtes Operationsverfahren, die Indikationen und Kontraindikationen und gibt Entscheidungshilfen. Tipps und Tricks werden vorgestellt, ebenso mögliche Komplikationen. - Beschreibt im Detail Operationen des Magen-Darm-Trakts bei Hunden und Katzen. - Präsentiert die neuesten Erkenntnisse zu dem Fachgebiet. - Begleitende Website mit den Videoclips der verschiedenen Techniken. Gastrointestinal Surgical Techniques in Small Animals ist ein Muss für Veterinärchirurgen und Veterinärmediziner für Kleintiere.

Despite enormous advances made in the development of external effector prosthetics over the last quarter century, significant questions remain, especially those concerning signal degradation that occurs with chronically implanted neuroelectrodes. Offering contributions from pioneering researchers in neuroprosthetics and tissue repair, Indwel

With sixty years of combined experience, the authors of this extensively revised book have learned to emphasize the fundamental materials science, structure-property relationships, and biological responses as a foundation for a wide array of biomaterials applications. This edition includes a new chapter on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, approximately 1900 references to additional reading, extensive tutorial materials on new developments in spinal implants and fixation techniques and theory. It also offers systematic coverage of orthopedic implants, and expanded treatment of ceramic materials and implants.

Wound Healing, Tissue Repair and Regeneration in Diabetes explores a wide range of topics related to wound healing, tissue repair and regeneration, putting a special focus on diabetes and obesity. The book addresses the molecular and cellular pathways involved in the process of wound repair and regeneration. Other sections explore a wide spectrum of nutritional supplements and novel therapeutic approaches, provide a comprehensive overview, present various types of clinical aspects related to diabetic wounds, including infection, neuropathy, and vasculopathy, provide an exhaustive review of various foods, minerals, supplements and phytochemicals that have been proven beneficial, and assess future directions. This book is sure to be a welcome resource for nutritionists, practitioners, surgeons, nurses, wound researchers and other health professionals.

Host Response to Biomaterials: The Impact of Host Response on Biomaterial Selection explains the various categories of biomaterials and their significance for clinical applications, focusing on the host response to each biomaterial. It is one of the first books to connect immunology and biomaterials with regard to host response. The text also explores the role of the immune system in host response, and covers the regulatory environment for biomaterials, along with the benefits of synthetic versus natural biomaterials, and the transition from simple to complex biomaterial solutions. Fields covered include, but are not limited to, orthopaedic surgery, dentistry, general surgery, neurosurgery, urology, and regenerative medicine. - Explains the various categories of biomaterials and their significance for clinical applications - Contains a range of extensive coverage, including, but not limited to, orthopedic, surgery, dental, general surgery, neurosurgery, lower urinary tract, and regenerative medicine - Includes regulations regarding combination devices