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SILK Flashcards

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SILK - Types

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Braided

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SILK - Raw material

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Organic protein - fibroin

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SILK - Tensile strength

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Progressive degradation may loose tension over time

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SILK - Absorption rate

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Gradual encapsulation by fibrous tissue

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SILK - Tissue reaction

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Acute inflammation

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SILK - Contraindications

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known allergies for silk

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SILK - Frequent uses

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Soft tissue approx and ligation

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