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Comment to: Characterization of host response, resorption, and strength properties, and performance in the presence of bacteria for fully absorbable biomaterials for soft tissue repair. Stoikes NFN, Scott J, Badhwar A, Deeken C, Voeller G

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  1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, The University of Sydney Westmead Clinical School, PO Box 533, Wentworthville, Sydney, NSW, 2145, Australia

    M. P. Gosselink, D. B. Wright & G. Ctercteko

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Gosselink, M.P., Wright, D.B. & Ctercteko, G. Comment to: Characterization of host response, resorption, and strength properties, and performance in the presence of bacteria for fully absorbable biomaterials for soft tissue repair. Stoikes NFN, Scott J, Badhwar A, Deeken C, Voeller G. Hernia 22, 725–726 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-017-1726-4

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