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Building coral bones.

Authors :
FitzGerald, L.M.
Source :
Sea Frontiers. Feb92, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p13. 3/4p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Announces that at least 200 people have received coral grafts in place of bone implants in experimental surgery. Two types of coral, Porites and Goniopora, have pores just the right size for infiltration by human capillaries and osteoblast cells.Use; Surgical process; Benefits of coral use.

Subjects

Subjects :
*CORALS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08972249
Volume :
38
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sea Frontiers
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9202175380