Current and future applications of nanotechnology in plastic and reconstructive surgery

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引用：

Petersen DK, Naylor TM, Ver Halen JP. Current and future applications of nanotec

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作者：

Dana K Petersen1, Tate M Naylor2, Jon P Ver Halen3

作者单位：

1 Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surge

出版年份：

2014

期刊页数：

43-50

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摘要：

Although nanotechnology is a relatively young field, there are countless biomedical applications in use or under investigation. Many specialties have benefitted from nanoscale refinements of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Plastic and reconstructive surgery is an incredibly diverse specialty, encompassing craniofacial and hand surgery; trauma, oncologic and congenital reconstruction; burn care, and aesthetic surgery. Advances in nanotechnology have significantly impacted wound management, topical skin care, implant and prosthetic design, tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems. Currently, plastic surgeons are researching the utility of nanoscale tools for bone regeneration, bone prosthetics, and drug delivery. Nanotechnology will continue to build upon preceding discoveries, and its biomedical applications in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery will expand significantly.

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