Esterified hyaluronic acid improves cartilage viability in experimental tracheal reconstruction with an auricular graft

Temiz, Abdulkerim; Kazikdas, K.; Ergur, Bekir; TUĞYAN, KAZIM; BOZOK, ŞAHİN; Kaya, Durdane; Guneli, MEHMET

doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2010.07.007

Esterified hyaluronic acid improves cartilage viability in experimental tracheal reconstruction with an auricular graft

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Temiz A., Kazikdas K. C., Ergur B., TUĞYAN K., BOZOK Ş., Kaya D., ...More

OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, vol.143, no.6, pp.772-778, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 143 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2010
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.otohns.2010.07.007
Journal Name: OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.772-778
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of esterified hyaluronic acid (HYAFF) on the vitality of auricular cartilage grafts used for tracheoplasty, with respect to macroscopic and microscopic parameters.