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4881. M. Yoneda, K. Hayashida, K. Izawa, K. Shimada, K. Shino, “A simple and secure anchoring system for Caspari’s transglenoid multiple suture technique using a biodegradable poly-l-lactic acid button,” Arthroscopy 12(June 1996):293-299.

4882. G.F. Dervin, K.J. Downing, G.C. Keene, D.G. McBride, “Failure strengths of suture versus biodegradable arrow for meniscal repair: an in vitro study,” Arthroscopy 13(June 1997):296-300.

4883. K. Ono, G.R. Williams, M. Clem, J.L. Hwa, M.A. Wirth, T.B. Aufdemorte, G.I. Groh, C.A. Rockwood Jr., “Repair of soft tissue to bone using a biodegradable suture anchor,” Orthopedics 20(November 1997):1051-1055.

4884. P. Albrecht-Olsen, T. Lind, G. Kristensen, B. Falkenberg, “Failure strength of a new meniscus arrow repair technique: biomechanical comparison with horizontal suture,” Arthroscopy 13(April 1997):183-187; E.K. Song, K.B. Lee, “Biomechanical test comparing the load to failure of the biodegradable meniscus arrow versus meniscal suture,” Arthroscopy 15(October 1999):726-732.

4885. M. Ichikawa, H. Muneshige, Y. Ikuta, “Comparison of tensile strength and thrombus formation between mechanical microvascular anastomoses using a biodegradable ring device and sutured anastomoses,” J. Reconstr. Microsurg. 18(February 2002):131-136, 137-139 (discussion).

4886. R. Morgan, A. Adam, “Use of metallic stents and balloons in the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract,” J. Vasc. Interv. Radiol. 12(March 2001):283-297.

4887. E.M. Hietala, U.S. Salminen, A. Stahls, T. Valimaa, P. Maasilta, P. Tormala, M.S. Nieminen, A.L. Harjula, “Biodegradation of the copolymeric polylactide stent. Long-term follow-up in a rabbit aorta model,” J. Vasc. Res. 38(July-August 2001):361-369.

4888. M. Peuster, P. Wohlsein, M. Brugmann, M. Ehlerding, K. Seidler, C. Fink, H. Brauer, A. Fischer, G. Hausdorf, “A novel approach to temporary stenting: degradable cardiovascular stents produced from corrodible metal-results 6-18 months after implantation into New Zealand white rabbits,” Heart 86(November 2001):563-569.

4889. M. Zilberman, N.D. Schwade, R.S. Meidell, R.C. Eberhart, “Structured drug-loaded bioresorbable films for support structures,” J. Biomater. Sci. Polym. Ed. 12(2001):875-892.

4890. M. Unverdorben, A. Spielberger, M. Schywalsky, D. Labahn, S. Hartwig, M. Schneider, D. Lootz, D. Behrend, K. Schmitz, R. Degenhardt, M. Schaldach, C. Vallbracht, “A polyhydroxybutyrate biodegradable stent: preliminary experience in the rabbit,” Cardiovasc. Intervent. Radiol. 25(March-April 2002):127-132.

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