Review of silicone surface modification techniques and coatings for antibacterial/antimicrobial applications to improve breast implant surfaces
Abstract
Silicone implants are widely used in the medical field for plastic or reconstructive surgeries for the purpose of soft tissue issues. However, as with any implanted object, healthcare-associated infections are not completely avoidable. The material suffers from a lack of biocompatibility and is often subject to bacterial/microbial infections characterized by biofilm growth. Numerous strategies have been developed to either prevent, reduce, or...
Paper Details
Title
Review of silicone surface modification techniques and coatings for antibacterial/antimicrobial applications to improve breast implant surfaces
Published Date
Feb 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
121
Pages
68 - 88
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