Mussel-inspired nanofibrous sheet for suture-less stomach incision surgery.

Authors :: Jiang, J.
Wan, W.
Ge, L.
Bu, S.
Zhong, W.
Xing, M.
Source :: Chemical Communications; 5/21/2015, Vol. 51 Issue 41, p8695-8698, 4p
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: We report a dopamine-based crosslinker-conjugated gelatin/polycaprolactone nanofibrous sheet. The nanosheet was then employed to treat stomach incisions without sutures during surgery. The mussel-inspired nanosheets, combining the advantages adhesion and tissue repair, show promise for use in treatments of fragile tissues and to avoid suture-caused stress concentration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]