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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1993-1-21
pubmed:abstractText
This study evaluated two types of prosthetic mesh and autogenous fascia in long-term abdominal wall reconstruction for rats. Marlex mesh, Gore-Tex patch, and autogenous fascia were implanted and left in place for 1 year. Materials were removed and evaluated using tensile strength of the material, tensile strength of the suture line, and adhesions. No change in the tensile strength of any of the materials were found at 1 year follow-up. Tensile strengths were significantly greater for Gore-Tex patch and Marlex mesh than the autogenous fascia. The Marlex mesh, however, had a weak and a strong tensile strength direction. These were significantly different (p < 0.05). Suture line tensile strength was greater for autogenous fascia and Marlex mesh than it was for the Gore-Tex patch, which was significantly weaker (p < 0.05). The greatest number of adhesions were seen in the Marlex mesh group. No significant difference was present in adhesions between Gore-Tex patch and autogenous fascia. In summary, autogenous fascia showed virtually no adhesions and good suture line strength. While it was the weakest of the three materials examined, the strength was still within the normal range and adequate for abdominal wall reconstruction.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0148-7043
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
29
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
508-11
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-11-21
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
Characteristics of prosthetic mesh and autogenous fascia in abdominal wall reconstruction after prolonged implantation.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study