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dextranomer

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dextranomer /dex·trano·mer/ (deks-tran´o-mer) small beads of highly hydrophilic dextran polymers, used in débridement of secreting wounds, such as venous stasis ulcers; the sterilized beads are poured over secreting wounds to absorb wound exudates and prevent crust formation.
dextranomer [dek-stran´o-mer]
small beads of highly hydrophilic dextran polymers used in débridement of secreting wounds, such as venous stasis ulcers; the sterilized beads are poured over secreting wounds to absorb wound exudates and prevent crust formation.

dextranomer
small beads of highly hydrophilic dextran polymers used in débridement of secreting wounds, such as venous stasis ulcers; the sterilized beads are poured over secreting wounds to absorb wound exudates and prevent crust formation.


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Dextranomer is a well known form of cross-linked sugar with a long degradation time.
Dextranomer is a crosslinked polysaccharide that promotes the natural formation of connective tissue, which is necessary in order to prolong the volume- creating effect of DEFLUX.
 
 
 
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