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. 2006 Sep;2(3):110-6.
doi: 10.4103/0972-9941.27721.

Evaluation of various prosthetic materials and newer meshes for hernia repairs

H G Doctor  1
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Evaluation of various prosthetic materials and newer meshes for hernia repairs

H G Doctor. J Minim Access Surg. 2006 Sep.

Abstract

The use of prosthesis has become essential for repair of all hernias since the recurrence rates are consistently lower when they are used. To fulfill this requirement, a variety of newer meshes have been engineered. An ideal prosthesis should be strong, pliable, non-allergenic, inert, non-biodegradable, non-carcinogenic and should stimulate adequate fibroblastic activity for optimum incorporation into the tissues. Prosthesis used for hernia repairs can be non-absorbable, composite (combination of absorbable and non-absorbable fibres) or with an absorbable or a non-absorbable barrier. Surgeons should acquire sufficient knowledge of different types of prosthesis so as to select an appropriate one for a given case. Non-absorbable or composite mesh is recommended for hernia repair where it will not come in contact with the bowel. Prosthesis with a barrier only should be used for intra-abdominal placement to prevent bowel adhesions since it is increasingly difficult to defend the use of a biomaterial that has no adhesion barriers. This review highlghts all these different types of meshes and their appropriate selection for a given hernia repair. Selection of the optimum size and its proper fixation is mandaory. Complications can be avoided or minimized with proper selection of mesh for a given case and by performing the surgery with a meticulous technique.

Keywords: Hernia repair; mesh; prosthesis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

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Figure 1
Comparison of abdominal pressure with burst strength
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Figure 2
Pore size and scar tissue in lightweight composite meshes
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Figure 3
Multilayered structure of a PROCEED surgical mesh
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Figure 4
Double crown technique for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
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