Cold Atmospheric Helium Plasma in the Post-Covid Era: A Promising Tool for the Disinfection of Silicone Endotracheal Prostheses
Diego Morais da Silva,
Fellype do Nascimento,
Noala Vicensoto Milhan
et al.
Abstract:The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a high prevalence of laryngotracheal stenosis. The endoluminal tracheal prostheses used to treat this condition are made of medical-grade silicone (MGS). Despite their excellent properties, the main limitation of these prostheses is the formation of a polymicrobial biofilm on their surfaces that interacts with the underlying mucosa, causing local inflammation and interfering with the local healing process, ultimately leading to further complications in the clinical scenario. C… Show more
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