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Fast escape of hydrogen from gas cavities around corroding magnesium implants

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How Hydrogen Gas Affects Magnesium Implants in the Body

A study on magnesium implants found that hydrogen gas escapes quickly from around these implants when they corrode. This discovery can help in designing better implants for surgery. Understanding how hydrogen gas behaves can lead to safer and more effective implants, improving outcomes for patients.

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Abstract

Publish Year 2013 Country United States Rank Neutral Journal Acta Biomaterialia Primary Topic Whole Body Secondary TopicSurgery/Transplantation Model Mouse Tertiary TopicNovel Therapy Vehicle Gas (Sustained Release) pH N/A Application Implantation Comparison Complement