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17497684

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-12-11
pubmed:abstractText
The inflammatory and fibrotic intensity of a foreign body reaction largely depends on the porosity of the implanted material. Furthermore, the size of the pore and its geometry define the capability to allow tissue ingrowth. We present an image analysis system, which allows objectifying in two dimensions the pores' structure and geometry of textile fabrics, that are used to reinforce the abdominal wall or pelvic floor. The porosity of the textile is measured at four samples with differences in structure. The porosity decreases markedly if foreign body response is considered, leading to the definition of an "effective porosity". Because of the high stiffness of the polymer fibers the elasticity of textile implants usually result from a deformation of the pores, leading to a marked reduction of the effective porosity if a mechanical stress is applied. Further in vivo studies have to investigate, whether the preservation of a high effective porosity under stress may help to improve biocompatibility of textile implants.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
1552-4973
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
84
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
176-83
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
New objective measurement to characterize the porosity of textile implants.
pubmed:affiliation
Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Eupener Str. 70, 52066 Aachen, Germany.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't