Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2010; 16(13): 1610-1621
Published online Apr 7, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i13.1610
Table 3 List of reinforcement materials[64]
MaterialStapler typeCompany
Non-absorbableePTFELinearW.L. Gore, Elkton, MD, USA
Semi-absorbableBovine pericardium (peristrips dry)Circular linearSynovis Life Technologies, Inc.
Porcine small bowel (surgisis)LinearCook Biotech Inc.
AbsorbablePolyglycolic acid:trimethylene carbonate (seamguard bioabsorbable)Linear circularW.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Cellulose (Xcell)LinearXylos Corp.
Knitted calcium alginate (foreseal)LinearLaboratoires Brothier, Nanterre, France