Peters / Brandon / Jerina Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery

Breast Implants
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-0-85709-641-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 240 Seiten

Reihe: Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials

Employed for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes, breast implants are one of the most widely-used and controversial prostheses available. The development of safe, reliable products is vital to the future of this important field of surgery. Biomaterials in plastic surgery reviews the history, materials and safety issues associated with breast implants.Beginning with an introduction to the history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation, Biomaterials in plastic surgery goes on to discuss development issues. It then discusses the chemistry and physical properties of biomedical silicones before reviewing cohesive gel and polyurethane foam implants. The book concludes by analysing the epidemiological evidence on the safety issues relating to breast implants, followed by a review of retrieval and analysis of breast implants emphasizing strength, durability and failure mechanisms.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Biomaterials in plastic surgery is an important guide for surgeons, manufacturers and all those researching this important field. - Comprehensively examines the history, materials and safety issues associated with breast implants - Provides an overview of the history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation and goes on to discuss the development and chemical and physical properties of biomedical silicones - Reviews cohesive gel breast implants and polyurethane foam breast implants

Autoren/Hrsg.

Peters, W.

Brandon, H.

Jerina, K L

Wolf, C.

Young, V L

Leseproben

Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials

1. Sterilisation of tissues using ionising radiations

    

2. Surfaces and interfaces for biomaterials

    

3. Molecular interfacial phenomena of polymers and biopolymers

    

4. Biomaterials, artificial organs and tissue engineering

    

5. Medical modelling

    

6. Artificial cells, cell engineering and therapy

    

7. Biomedical polymers

    

8. Tissue engineering using ceramics and polymers

    

9. Bioceramics and their clinical applications

    

10. Dental biomaterials

    

11. Joint replacement technology

    

12. Natural-based polymers for biomedical applications

    

13. Degradation rate of bioresorbable materials

    

14. Orthopaedic bone cements

    

15. Shape memory alloys for biomedical applications

    

16. Cellular response to biomaterials

    

17. Biomaterials for treating skin loss

    

18. Biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology

    

19. Materials science for dentistry

    

20. Bone repair biomaterials

    

21. Biomedical composites

    

22. Drug-device combination products

    

23. Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology

    

24. Regenerative medicine and biomaterials for the repair of connective tissues

    

25. Metals for biomedical devices

    

26. Biointegration of medical implant materials: science and design

    

27. Biomaterials and devices for the circulatory system

    

28. Surface modification of biomaterials: methods analysis and applications

    

29. Biomaterials for artificial organs

    

30. Injectable biomaterials: science and applications

    

31. Biomedical hydrogels: biochemistry, manufacture and medical applications

    

32. Preprosthetic and maxillofacial surgery: biomaterials, bone grafting and tissue engineering

    

33. Bioactive materials in medicine: design and applications

    

34. Advanced wound repair therapies

    

35. Electrospinning for tissue regeneration

    

36. Bioactive glasses: materials, properties and applications

    

37. Coatings for biomedical applications

    

38. Progenitor and stem cell technologies and therapies

    

39. Biomaterials for spinal surgery

    

40. Minimized cardiopulmonary bypass techniques and technologies

    

41. Wear of orthopaedic implants and artificial joints

    

42. Biomaterials in plastic surgery: breast implants

    

43. MEMS for biomedical applications

    

44. Durability and reliability of medical polymers

    

45. Biosensors for medical applications

    

46. Sterilisation of biomaterials

    

47. The hip resurfacing handbook: a practical guide to the use and management of modern hip resurfacings

    

48. Developments in tissue engineered and regenerative medicine products

    

49. Nanomedicine: technologies and applications

    

50. Biocompatibility and performance of medical devices

    

51. Medical robotics

    

52. Implantable sensor systems for medical applications

    

53. Non-metallic biomaterials for tooth repair and replacement

    

54. Joining and assembly of medical materials and devices

    

55. Diamond based materials for biomedical applications