Novel Hydrogel to Prevent Postoperative Pancreatic Fistulae (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

Novel Hydrogel to Prevent Postoperative Pancreatic Fistulae

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Scientists from Tokyo University of Science have developed a polymer-based hydrogel that can prevent pancreatic fistulae, a frequent complication of pancreatic surgery.

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Tokyo University of Science

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