Modular stimuli-responsive hydrogel sealants for early gastrointestinal leak detection and containment
oleh: Alexandre H. C. Anthis, Maria Paulene Abundo, Anna L. Neuer, Elena Tsolaki, Jachym Rosendorf, Thomas Rduch, Fabian H. L. Starsich, Bernhard Weisse, Vaclav Liska, Andrea A. Schlegel, Mikhail G. Shapiro, Inge K. Herrmann
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2022-11-01 |
Deskripsi
Digestive surgical leaks manifesting days after a successful surgery can lead to severe complications and affect healthcare worldwide. Here, the authors address the problem holistically with a hydrogel patch capable of sealing tissues, while detecting imminent leaks via a smartphone-operated ultrasound probe.