A method to reconnect soft tissue without sutures

T. Green, M. Barrientos, S. Luna, S. Marzouk, H. Wang

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Abstract

Gastrointestinal problems account for 35% of the annual 176 million ambulatory visits with total costs approximately $1.7 billion in the past year. Currently, surgeries involving the small bowel require sutures, which lead to complications such as infection, cuts, leakage, tearing, and even bursting. We propose to reduce these complications and financial burden to $1.2 billion by using a newly designed Bioadhesive Bandage and Tissue Support to eliminate the need for sutures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 39th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2013
Pages243-244
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event39th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2013 - Syracuse, NY, United States
Duration: 5 Apr 20137 Apr 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC
ISSN (Print)1071-121X
ISSN (Electronic)2160-7001

Conference

Conference39th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySyracuse, NY
Period5/04/137/04/13

Keywords

  • Adhesive Bandage
  • Biohold

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