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Altering surface characteristics of polypropylene mesh via sodium hydroxide treatment.
Authors: Regis S, Jassal M, Mukherjee N, Bayon Y, Scarborough N, Bhowmick S Abstract Incisional hernias represent a serious and common complication following laparotomy. The use of synthetic (e.g. polypropylene) meshes to aid repair of these hernias has considerably reduced recurrence rates. While polypropylene is biocompatible and has a long successful clinical history in treating hernias and preventing reherniation, this material may suffer some limitations, particularly in challenging patients at risk of wound failure due to, for example, an exaggerated inflammation reaction, delayed wound healing, and infection. Surface modification of...
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