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Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) Summary

Description: Homopolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Nonflammable, tough, inert plastic tubing or sheeting; used to line vessels, insulate, protect or lubricate apparatus; also as filter, coating for surgical implants or as prosthetic material. Synonyms: Fluoroflex; Fluoroplast; Ftoroplast; Halon; Polyfene; PTFE; Tetron.

Also Known As: Teflon; FEP; Goretex; PTFE; TFE Show All >>

Networked: 3106 relevant articles (127 outcomes, 311 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Polytetrafluoroethylene is Relevant

  1. Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis) : 12 outcomes 22 studies in 195 results
  2. Thrombosis (Thrombus) : 8 outcomes 20 studies in 195 results
  3. Infection : 6 outcomes 14 studies in 203 results
  4. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) : 6 outcomes 14 studies in 127 results
  5. Hyperplasia : 6 outcomes 11 studies in 126 results
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Drugs Related to Polytetrafluoroethylene

  1. Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)
  2. Polypropylenes (Polypropylene)
  3. nitinol
  4. Silicones
  5. Carbon Monoxide
  6. Polyethylene Terephthalates (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
  7. Collagen
  8. Heparin (Liquaemin)
  9. Fibrin Tissue Adhesive (Fibrin Sealant)
  10. Thrombin
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Therapies Related to Polytetrafluoroethylene

  1. Transplants (Transplant)
  2. Stents
  3. Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
  4. Catheters
  5. Sutures (Suture)
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