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In Situ Cross-linkable Hyaluronan Hydrogels Containing Polymeric Nanoparticles for Preventing Postsurgical Adhesions

Yoon Yeo, Taichi Ito, Evangelia Bellas, Christopher B. Highley, Robert P. Marini, Daniel S. Kohane

Annals of Surgery · 2007 · 105 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

The hybrid cross-linked HA-nanoparticle system described here appears to be a biocompatible and highly effective adhesion barrier, which could also deliver antiadhesion drugs.

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