Poly-D,L-Lactic Acid polymer and cochlear implantation
F. Di Berardino, 1,2 F. Messina, 2G. Conte, 3 S. Cavicchiolo, 1,2 D. Rossi 4, B. Giannì 4, D. Zanetti1,2
1 Audiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Dept. of Specialistic Surgical Sciences, Milano, Italy
2 Audiology Unit, Dept of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milano
3 Neuroradiology Dept., Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italy
4 Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit,,Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, , Dept. of Specialistic Surgical Sciences, Milano, Italy
Running title: Poly-D,L-Lactic Acid and CI
Keywords: Polylactic acid, cochlear implant, silicone elastomer process, rupture, Poly-D,L-Lactic Acid (PDLLA)
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