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Gore-Tex® Surgery A versatile proprietary synthetic composed of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, which is biologically similar to fascia and used for abdominal and thoracic wall, pediatric and diaphragmatic reconstructions, rectal,
vaginal and urethral suspension, hernia repair, fascial defects How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Heating and stretching Teflon (R) yields Gore-Tex (R). Other surgeons advocate the use of an alloplastic implant such as Gore-Tex (polytetrafluoroethylene), but there is strong support for the idea that the placement of alloplastic implants in the nose may increase the risk of infection over extended periods. Sokolik loves to satisfy students' curiosity and enjoys fueling it by talking to them about the Gore-Tex material of the pressure suits. |
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