Biomaterials in laryngotracheal surgery: a solvable problem in the near future?

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Date publication

février 2003

Journal

The Journal of laryngology and otology

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr SCHULTZ Patrick, Pr DEBRY Christian


Tous les auteurs :
Debry C, Schultz P, Vautier D

Résumé

Clinical success of laryngotracheal protheses are constrained by a combination of biocompatible response in the host and a suitable functional rehabilitation. This review considers clinical limits of different materials commonly used in ear, nose and throat surgery and will more particularly focus on titanium, one material recognized to be well tolerated in implantology.

Mots clés

Bacterial Adhesion, Biocompatible Materials, Humans, Larynx, surgery, Prostheses and Implants, Prosthesis-Related Infections, prevention & control, Titanium

Référence

J Laryngol Otol. 2003 Feb;117(2):113-7