AbstractSeveral adhesives have been tested for their potentially toxic effects on embryonic retinal tissue. The authors have characterized the effects of the adhesives on neurofilament extension and also on surgicalhyphen;wound ldquo;rehyphen;knitting.rdquo; While none of the adhesives in the sample lpar;including those in current surgical userpar; seem to be ideal, the model advanced has application for the continuing development of better lsquo;biohyphen;adhesivesrsquo;. The most immediate application is within the field of vitreoretinal surgery in situations where conventional procedures currently seem inadequate.
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