Wound Closure Biomaterials and Devices / Edition 1

by Chih-Chang Chu, J. Anthony von Fraunhofer, Howard P. Greisler

Overview

"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:
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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367401115
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/19/2019
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Chin-Chang Chu, J. Anthony von Fraunhofer, Howard P. Greisler

Table of Contents

Introduction, C.C. Chu Wound Healing and Inflammatory Response to Biomaterials, P.H. Lin, M.K. Hirko, J.A. von Fraunhofer, and H.P. Greisler Introduction Biological Tissues Inflammation and Wound Healing Foreign-Body Reactions Fibrosis and Fibrous Encapsulation Growth Factors Affecting Wound Healing Summary Surgical Needles, J.A. von Fraunhofer and C.C. Chu Introduction Needle Dimensions Needle-Suture Attachment The Needle Body Needle Points Needle Acuity Needle Biomechanics Needle Holders Summary Classification and General Characteristics of Suture Materials, C.C. Chu Absorbable vs. Nonabsorbable Suture Size Multifilament vs. Monofilament Coating Materials Four General Characteristics Summary Chemical Structure and Manufacturing Processes, C.C. Chu Absorbable Sutures Non-Absorbable Sutures Mechanical Properties, J.A. von Fraunhofer and C.C. Chu Tensile Properties Stiffness and Flexibility Viscoelastic Properties Knot Strength and Security Summary Biodegradation Properties, C.C. Chu General Biodegradation Phenomena Natural Absorbable Sutures Synthetic Absorbable Sutures Nonabsorbable Suture Materials Biological Properties of Suture Materials, M.K. Hirko, P.H. Lin, H.P. Greisler, and C.C. Chu General Tissue Reactions and Cellular Response Granuloma Formation Wound Infection Thrombogenicity Formation of Urinary Calculi Carcinogenicity Summary Suture Techniques and Selection, H.P. Greisler Surgical Principles (W. Irvin) Cardiovascular System (S.S. Kang and H.P. Greisler) Abdominal System (S.S. Kang and H.P. Greisler) Bronchial, Tracheal, and Chest System (S.S. Kang and H.P. Greisler) Obstetrics and Gynecologic System (W. Irvin) Orthopaedic System (J.R. Perez-Sanz) Ligating Clips and Staplers, J.A. von Fraunhofer Introduction Metallic Ligating Clips Polymeric Ligating Clips Other Ligating Clips Surgical Staples Staples and Clips vs. Sutures? Summary Tissue Adhesives, Y. Ikada Design Principles of Tissue Adhesives Natural Tissue Adhesion SystemoFibrin Glue Synthetic T

Editorial Reviews

This book is a comprehensive presentation of the science associated with wound closing materials (e.g., sutures, adhesives, and staples) and the reactions of the body to these materials. It is detailed and thorough in its presentation of the chemistry, structure, and properties of wound closing materials. It is intended to be for both surgeons and biomaterials scientists to provide a comprehensive view of the current state-of-the-art in wound closing biomaterials. Since these materials find uses not only in wound closing but also elsewhere in medicine, these objectives are worthy and broadly applicable and have clearly been met. There is a large and detailed amount of information presented that appears more geared to the biomaterials scientist than the surgeon. However, there is also significant important information presented that is useful to the surgeon as well. The detail and comprehensive character make it ideal as a reference book for those interested in wound healing materials and interactions. It is of the highest quality and very well illustrated with many tables, graphs, and pictures. Both the table of contents and the index are detailed and informative. This is an excellent reference book on the materials and biological issues associated with wound healing. Natural and synthetic bioresorbable materials are covered in detail as are issues of wound response to sutures and physical and mechanical properties of currently used materials. Also included are a wide array of medical and materials issues. I would highly recommend this book for surgeons, biomaterials scientists, and others who are interested in biomaterials and wound healing.

Jeremy L. Gilbert

Reviewer:Jeremy L. Gilbert, PhD (Syracuse University)
Description:This book is a comprehensive presentation of the science associated with wound closing materials (e.g., sutures, adhesives, and staples) and the reactions of the body to these materials. It is detailed and thorough in its presentation of the chemistry, structure, and properties of wound closing materials.
Purpose:It is intended to be for both surgeons and biomaterials scientists to provide a comprehensive view of the current state-of-the-art in wound closing biomaterials. Since these materials find uses not only in wound closing but also elsewhere in medicine, these objectives are worthy and broadly applicable and have clearly been met.
Audience:There is a large and detailed amount of information presented that appears more geared to the biomaterials scientist than the surgeon. However, there is also significant important information presented that is useful to the surgeon as well. The detail and comprehensive character make it ideal as a reference book for those interested in wound healing materials and interactions.
Features:It is of the highest quality and very well illustrated with many tables, graphs, and pictures. Both the table of contents and the index are detailed and informative.
Assessment:This is an excellent reference book on the materials and biological issues associated with wound healing. Natural and synthetic bioresorbable materials are covered in detail as are issues of wound response to sutures and physical and mechanical properties of currently used materials. Also included are a wide array of medical and materialsissues. I would highly recommend this book for surgeons, biomaterials scientists, and others who are interested in biomaterials and wound healing.