Di Massimo C, Tozzi-Ciancarelli M G, Mascioli A, Corbacelli A
Department of Biomedical Sciences and Technology and Biometry, School of Medicine, University of L'Aquila, Italy.
Riv Eur Sci Med Farmacol. 1993 Sep-Dec;15(5-6):199-203.
In vitro experiments were performed to evaluate the biocompatibility of metallic plates used in reconstructive maxillofacial surgery, analyzing the effect of titanium, nickel-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel plates on some functional features of human erythrocytes and platelets, being rheological properties and platelet responsiveness pivotal for the perfusion of the tissues surroding the metallic implants. Our data underline that the tested plates are not responsible for significant alterations of the erythrocyte rheological features and of platelet reactivity.
