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Background
Patients undergoing liver resection combined with microwave ablation (MWA) for bilobar colorectal metastasis may have similar overall survival to patients who undergo two‐stage hepatectomy, but with less morbidity.
Methods
This was a multi‐institutional evaluation of patients who underwent MWA between 2003 and 2012. Morbidity (90‐day) and mortality were compared between patients who had...
Purpose Composite mesh prostheses incorporate properties of multiple materials for use in open ventral hernia repair (OVHR). This study examines clinical outcomes in patients who underwent OVHR with a polypropylene/expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) composite graft containing a novel polydioxanone (PDO) absorbable ring to facilitate placement and graft positioning. Methods Data were prospectively...
Purpose Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is commonly performed with mesh prostheses; however, there is no standard for fixation devices used to secure mesh to the abdominal wall. This study is a functional comparison of novel, screw-type absorbable and permanent fixation devices with a traditional titanium fixation device. Methods Fifteen pigs each underwent the laparoscopic placement of two 11 × 14-cm...
Composix® Kugel® (CK) mesh is a prosthetic available since 2000 for ventral hernia repair. A recent voluntary, class I recall of CK has caused concern regarding implantable medical devices and has caused many patients to seek medical attention and advice related to their hernia repair. Surgeons are required to answer many patient inquiries and address their concerns. Although the Food and Drug Administration...
Background A prospective animal study involving 12 female swine aimed to measure the strength of tissue attachment to composite mesh at various time points after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair in a porcine model. Methods Each animal had two 10 × 16-cm sheets of polypropylene/expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) composite mesh laparoscopically affixed to the abdominal wall with a helical...
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