Applications of biodegradable polyurethane in medical field
Fu, H.; Li, S.; Li, J.; Xie, X.; Zhong, Y.
Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi 20(2): 348-351
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1001-5515 PMID: 12856617 Document Number: 565372
The use of biodegradable polyurethane as medical appliance has rapidly become a fascinating new field of research in biomedical science. Tremendous progress has been made in this area during the last years. Applications of these materials in the field of organic repairing, tissue engineering and drug-controlled delivery system were reviewed. These new type materials possess excellent properties, such as good biocompatibility and mechanical strength, facile formation and inexpensive, so it can be expected to find wide application in the medical treatment in future.