ISSN:
1573-2622
Keywords:
biodegradation
;
mechanical damage
;
surface roughness
;
prolene
;
perlon
;
supramid
;
titanium
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Prolene, perlon, supramid and titanium, either used as sutures, ‘Strampelli’ sutures or artificial lens loops, were compared after remaining in the human eye for at least one year. For comparison, non-implanted samples of each of the materials were used as blanks. Prolene and Perlon in particular showed severe biodégradation after a given period; Supramid showed much less degradation of its surface. Titanium showed a rather rough outer surface (even in the non-implanted samples), particularly as bends in the lens loop, which facilitated the adherence of cells, fibres and microorganisms.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00142357
