OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS
To determine the resorption rate and biocompatibility characteristics of novel cross-linked hydrogel ventilation tubes and varied formulations of polyester ventilation tubes in a Chinchilla model.
STUDY DESIGN
Animal Study.
METHODS
Three cross-linked glycosaminoglycan hydrogel ventilation tubes fabricated by cross-linking thiol-modified chondroitin sulfate or thiol-mod...
