Breast reconstruction is rapidly evolving,thanks to the growing acceptance of synthetic meshes as innovative biomaterials.276 patients undergoing mastectomy(total of 328 mastectomies)were analyzed in a retrospective o...Breast reconstruction is rapidly evolving,thanks to the growing acceptance of synthetic meshes as innovative biomaterials.276 patients undergoing mastectomy(total of 328 mastectomies)were analyzed in a retrospective observational study to evaluate the pre-pectoral immediate breast reconstruction(IBR)using an implant wrapped with Titanium-Coated Polypropylene Mesh(TCPM)vs.patients treated with tissue expander(TE),equally placed pre-pectorally(and wrapped with the same TCPM in 74.3%of the control group’breasts).163 patients,of the study group(SG),underwent mastectomy and pre-pectoral IBR with implant wrapped with TCPM,in a one-step surgery,called direct-to-implant technique(DTI),while 113 patients control group(CG)underwent mastectomy and TE.DTI technique has been performed in 192 breasts of the SG while TE procedure in 136 breasts of the CG.The BREAST-Q questionnaire has been provided before the treatment and 2 years later.Baker scale has been used to evaluate capsular contracture.Oncologic,surgical,and aesthetic outcomes along with BREAST-Q scores were analyzed.Additionally,a histologic evaluation was conducted in 11 capsules’samples randomly chosen(6 derived from SG patients and 5 derived from CG).Complications were recorded in 43 cases(29SG-14CG):8 skin-nipple necrosis(5SG-3CG),8 wound dehiscence(6SG-2CG),3 hematomas(1SG-2CG),and 24 infections(8SG-16CG).Grade IV capsular contracture was detected in 9 breasts(1SG-8CG),whereas 254 breasts were grade I(110SG-144CG),33(10SG-23CG)grade II,and 32(4SG-28CG)grade III.Implant wrinkling was detected in 18 cases(10SG-8CG)after 30 months.The local tumor recurrence rate was 5.8%.Three recurrences were on the nipple-areola complex(1.9%).SG patients showed significantly higher rates in the BREAST-Q overall Satisfaction with Outcome(74.1),overall Satisfaction with Breasts(69.1),Psychosocial Well-being(81.9),and Sexual Well-being(63.1),versus CG’s patients(p<0.05).Histological analysis showed a process of normal tissue repair with a complete mesh integration and normal healing.Conservative mastectomies with pre-pectoral IBR assisted by TCPM proved themselves oncologically safe,biologically integrated into native tissues,and highly accepted in terms of quality of life guaranteeing a more natural and aesthetic breast appearance.Core tip:This retrospective observational study provided clinical and histological outcomes of the pre-pectoral IBR using an implant wrapped with TCPM vs.patients treated with TE,equally placed pre-pectorally.The efficacy of IBR using an implant wrapped with TCPM was confirmed by the cosmetic results obtained and by a rate of side effects comparable to TE.All the histological analyses performed confirmed the TCPM mesh complete integration with the physiological aspects of healing:The Collagen 1 and 3 expressions did not differ,between TCPM and NO TCPM samples to confirm a process of healing overlapping to perfect device incorporation and normal healing.展开更多
BACKGROUND Chronic large to massive rotator cuff tears are difficult to treat and re-tears are common even after surgical repair.We propose using a synthetic polypropylene mesh to increase the tensile strength of rota...BACKGROUND Chronic large to massive rotator cuff tears are difficult to treat and re-tears are common even after surgical repair.We propose using a synthetic polypropylene mesh to increase the tensile strength of rotator cuff repairs.We hypothesize that using a polypropylene mesh to bridge the repair of large rotator cuff tears will increase the ultimate failure load of the repair.AIM To investigate the mechanical properties of rotator cuff tears repaired with a polypropylene interposition graft in an ovine ex-vivo model.METHODS A 20 mm length of infraspinatus tendon was resected from fifteen fresh sheep shoulders to simulate a large tear.We used a polypropylene mesh as an interposition graft between the ends of the tendon for repair.In seven specimens,the mesh was secured to remnant tendon by continuous stitching while mattress stitches were used for eight specimens.Five specimens with an intact tendon were tested.The specimens underwent cyclic loading to determine the ultimate failure load and gap formation.RESULTS The mean gap formation after 3000 cycles was 1.67 mm in the continuous group,and 4.16 mm in the mattress group(P=0.001).The mean ultimate failure load was significantly higher at 549.2 N in the continuous group,426.4 N in the mattress group and 370 N in the intact group(P=0.003).CONCLUSION The use of a polypropylene mesh is biomechanically suitable as an interposition graft for large irreparable rotator cuff tears.展开更多
Background: Polypropylene meshes are commonly used in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, although they may cause complications. In this prospective study, a polyester mesh was compared to a polypropylene mesh. Metho...Background: Polypropylene meshes are commonly used in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, although they may cause complications. In this prospective study, a polyester mesh was compared to a polypropylene mesh. Methods: Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) laparoscopic repair was performed in 160 consecutive male patients suffering from unilateral inguinal hernia. The first 80 cases received a polypropylene mesh (Parietene, Covidien, France), and a polyester mesh (Parietex, Covidien, France) was implanted in the second half of patients. Both groups were comparable with respect to clinical and demographic variables. Patients rated their pain using the visual analogue scale (VAS), and ultrasonography was performed on postoperative days 1 and 3 to measure seroma formation. Results: The duration of surgery and the length of stay were similar in both groups. Postoperative pain, measured on day 1 and 3, was significantly less in patients who had received a polyester mesh as compared to the polypropylene group. The size of local seroma was also significantly reduced in the polyester group. Complication rates were 10% in the polypropylene and 9% in the polyester group and included one early recurrence in each group. Conclusions: Polyester meshes may be useful in TAPP, as this mesh material produces less foreign body reaction with less seroma formation and lower pain levels than conventional polypropylene.展开更多
Polypropylene( PP) is a kind of stable material with excellent mechanical properties. Meshes made of PP have lots of obvious advantages. In this paper,5 PP hernia meshes with different warp-knitting structures which c...Polypropylene( PP) is a kind of stable material with excellent mechanical properties. Meshes made of PP have lots of obvious advantages. In this paper,5 PP hernia meshes with different warp-knitting structures which can be sorted into one light-weight hernia mesh,two standard-weight hernia meshes and two heavyweight hernia meshes were chosen to have a serious of mechanical test,including weight density,thickness,pore size,porosity,tensile strength,bursting strength,stitch tear strength,tear strength and bending rigidity. The respective relationship between mechanical performance and weight density were analyzed. The results revealed that heavy-weight hernia meshes had the biggest thickness( 0. 834 mm),the smallest pore size( 462 μm) and the smallest porosity( 58. 40%). The mechanical performance demonstrated that the tensile strength increased more than 800 N,the stitch tear strength increased more than 40 N,the bursting strength increased more than750 N and the tear strength increased more than 40 N by enlarging the weight density by 100-150 g/m^2. However, heavy-weight hernia meshes had problems of high bending rigidity,unevenness and anisotropy. Standard-weight hernia meshes with 70-140 g/m^2 not only met the demand of the mechanical properties,but also had good flexibility and structure parameters,which could be considered as an ideal hernia mesh.展开更多
Background: Current techniques in partial auricular reconstruction can utilize an autologous or alloplastic framework covered by a variety of soft tissue envelopes. Objective: Is to evaluate the benefit of using polyp...Background: Current techniques in partial auricular reconstruction can utilize an autologous or alloplastic framework covered by a variety of soft tissue envelopes. Objective: Is to evaluate the benefit of using polypropylene mesh to reconstruct helix framework in partial auricular defects covered with local postauricular skin flap. Method: Eleven patients with partial auricular defect were treated by using polypropylene mesh helix framework which is covered with post auricular flap in a two stage repair;clinical results of the procedure were evaluated. Results: This technique achieved satisfactory results in 9 (81.8%) cases. Early Post operative complications: Hematoma formation in one case, mild infection in two cases, edema in two cases, and Partial overlying skin breakdown in one case with failure of technique. Late Post operative complications: Hypertrophic scar in one case, narrow retroauricular sulcus in one case, hair bearing skin over the auricle in one case. Conclusion: It is a simple technique, with satisfactory clinical results, easily done, even under local anesthesia, with no donor site morbidity of autogenous cartilage harvesting, not costly as other alloplastic substitutes, large series and longer follow up period are needed for better evaluation of this technique.展开更多
To investigate the application of titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction.In this study,we selected the literature data in recent 4 years to analyze the application of titanium polypropylene mesh in breas...To investigate the application of titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction.In this study,we selected the literature data in recent 4 years to analyze the application of titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction.Using the keywords of"breast reconstruction,""titanium polypropylene mesh,^^"application"and"research progress,we analyzed and summarized the related research progress of titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction.The research was conducted using the analysis of titanium polypropylene mesh,titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction surgery advantages,adverse complications related to titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction surgery and preventive measures.By constantly improving these aspects in the research process,the current study has certain value,and may guide the research work of titanium mesh in breast reconstruction.展开更多
Purpose: Pelvic floor reconstructive surgery has grown significantly in recent years. A wide variety of available types of meshes exist but the safety and success has not been adequately proven. We sought to evaluate ...Purpose: Pelvic floor reconstructive surgery has grown significantly in recent years. A wide variety of available types of meshes exist but the safety and success has not been adequately proven. We sought to evaluate the effects on dynamic biomechanical properties of tissue after long-term implantation of synthetic and biological grafts. Methods: A total of 96 New Zealand white female rabbits (approximately 3 kg) were used, 72 of which were surgically implanted with acellular, collagen mesh (n = 36) or nonabsorbable monofilament polypropylene mesh (n = 36). There was a no mesh-rupture of fascia group (n = 12) and a second, no-mesh, no-fascia rupture control group (n = 12). In the 59 rabbits, of 72 (13 died) tissue was harvested 3 months (n = 24), 6 months (n = 23) and 9 months (n = 12) later, while in the fascia rupture group, tissue was harvested 6 months later. Tissue samples (2 × 2 cm) underwent dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) testing during which the dynamic rigidity and tissue damping capacities were measured. The statistical analysis was performed with General Linear Model with Tukeys post hoc testing (sPss v.17.0). Results: With respect to mesh type, the rabbit tissue in which polypropylene mesh was used showed the greatest dynamic rigidity. Those with biological mesh delivered the lowest rigidity results, while the two other groups had almost similar behavior. The meshes exhibited their highest relative dynamic tissue stiffening effect at 9 months. Conclusions: Biological mesh causes lower tissue rigidity, resulting in inferior mechanical response and thus seems to be inferior to polypropylene.展开更多
BACKGROUND A meshoma formation and erosion to the small intestine is rare.Herein,we report one case of a meshoma that was not treated early;causing it to displace and erode the small intestine,with infection,complete ...BACKGROUND A meshoma formation and erosion to the small intestine is rare.Herein,we report one case of a meshoma that was not treated early;causing it to displace and erode the small intestine,with infection,complete control of symptoms was achieved after removal of the infected patch mass,no recurrence of hernia after 2 years of follow-up.CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old male patient presented with recurrent abdominal pain repeatedly for 1 wk,which has worsened 2 d before admition,accompanied by fever.Five years before presentation he underwent right inguinal hernia Plug and patch repair approach.Two years ago,a computed tomography scan revealed a right lower abdominal mass with soft tissue density,measuring approximately 30 mm×17 mm,which was diagnosed as meshoma that was not treated.The patient had poorly controlled diabetes in the past year.CONCLUSION The formation of meshoma is rare,and that if not treated in time it might erode and require resection of the involved organ.展开更多
Mesh hernia repair is one of the commonest open techniques of inguinal hernia repair.The main limiting factor in the use of new meshes is the cost.We carried out a prospective randomized double blind study and compris...Mesh hernia repair is one of the commonest open techniques of inguinal hernia repair.The main limiting factor in the use of new meshes is the cost.We carried out a prospective randomized double blind study and comprising of a hundred patients with 100 inguinal hernias admitted consecutively for elective surgery,divided into the polypropylene mesh(PPM)group and the mosquito net mesh(MNM)group each containing fifty patients.All cases were completed successfully and results revealed no difference in two groups.The results of the present study,in consistent with the published literature,reveal that the cheap indigenous mosquito mesh,which has similar properties of an imported mesh,can be safely used for tension-free inguinal hernia repair in adults.Further trials with a larger number of patients and longer follow-ups are justified and recommended.展开更多
Currently,polypropylene( PP) synthetic mesh is a kind of common material used for pelvic floor's repairing and reconstruction.The repairing mesh is generally made with different hole shape and size.Porosity is one...Currently,polypropylene( PP) synthetic mesh is a kind of common material used for pelvic floor's repairing and reconstruction.The repairing mesh is generally made with different hole shape and size.Porosity is one of the most important indicators of PP mesh.Two different-structure PP meshes are selected through adopting corresponding target density in the heat setting process for meshes owning different porosity.Then performance and structure of two kinds meshes with different porosity are tested.The results showed that: the increase of porosity leaded to the decreases of meshes' thickness,tensile strength and bursting strength.Meshes' bending stiffness was reduced and they became softer,but there was no significant change in suture pulling-out force, which maybe associated with the large aperture of PP meshes.展开更多
Purpose: The ubiquitous use of synthetic materials in hernia surgery has brought about a new clinical syndrome: Surreptitious Irreversible Neuralgia (SIN). It is surreptitious because it is of slow onset, unsuspected ...Purpose: The ubiquitous use of synthetic materials in hernia surgery has brought about a new clinical syndrome: Surreptitious Irreversible Neuralgia (SIN). It is surreptitious because it is of slow onset, unsuspected and enigmatic to clinicians;irreversible because the pain is progressive, unrelenting and unresponsive to treatment. Removal of the mesh does not guarantee pain relief. Neuralgia following mesh insertion, when it occurs, remains a poorly understood phenomenon. Methods: Ten specimens in each group: virgin tissue, scar tissue and explanted mesh from the posterior inguinal wall were examined histologically to assess nerve density, nerve size and nerve and vessel ingrowth into the deformed mesh and within its pores. Results: There was no significant difference in nerve density between virgin, scar and mesh samples. All of the explanted meshes had nerves within the scar tissue encasing the mesh (interstitial infiltration). Nerve ingrowth through the pores of the mesh (micro-entrapment) was detected in 90% of the explanted mesh specimens. Additionally, nerves were detected entrapped within the folds and deformations of mesh explants. Ingrown vessels showed congestion and focal fibrin thrombi. Conclusion: The presence of mesh does not significantly affect nerve density, while the nerves and their terminal ends are in a vulnerable position about the mesh and within its pores. These pores need to be viewed as “mini-compartments” of biological tissue where the vasculature, nerves and their receptors are exposed to potential mechanical and chemical factors: scarring, entrapment, compression, tugging, deformation, contraction, hypoxia/acidosis, inflammation and edema.展开更多
The application of polypropylene mesh(PPM)in pelvic organ prolapse(POP)treatment was severely limited by the complications associated with PPM,such as mesh exposure,chronic inflammatory reactions and postoperative hem...The application of polypropylene mesh(PPM)in pelvic organ prolapse(POP)treatment was severely limited by the complications associated with PPM,such as mesh exposure,chronic inflammatory reactions and postoperative hematoma.This study applied a method of fabricating a hydrogel-mesh complex(PPM+TA@GelMA)to cross-link tannic acid(TA)directly with Methacrylate Gelatin(GelMA)hydrogel and thus to form a coating for PPM.This one-step coating modification improved the hydrophilicity and cyto-compatibility of PPM.The hemostatic effect of PPMtTA@GelMA was confirmed through tail amputation test.Through the defect tissue repair experiments in vivo,it was proved that PPMtTA@GelMA had effects of anti-inflammation and promoting tissue repair and regulated the M2 subtype macrophages polarization for tissue repair.The TAloaded hydrogel coating endued PPM with multiple functions.It is believed that the novel hydrogel-mesh complex and its fabrication method will have great significance in basic research and clinical application.展开更多
Surgical stabilization of the flail chest is challenging and has no established guidelines.Chest wall integrity and stability are the main factors that ensure the protection of intrathoracic organs and an adequate res...Surgical stabilization of the flail chest is challenging and has no established guidelines.Chest wall integrity and stability are the main factors that ensure the protection of intrathoracic organs and an adequate respiratory function.Here,we report a novel chest wall reconstruction technique in a 45-year-old man with a traumatic left flail chest and open pneumothorax diagnosed both clinically and radiographically.Rib approximation and chest wall reconstruction was done using intercostal figure-of-eight suture and polypropylene mesh with vascularized musculofascial flap.The patient improved gradually and was discharged after three weeks of total hospital stay.He returned to regular working after a month with no evidence of respiratory distress or paradoxical chest movement.Follow-up visit at one year revealed no lung hernia or paradoxical chest movement.This is a novel,feasible and cost-effective modification of chest wall reconstruction that can be adopted for thoracic wall repair in case of open flail chest,which needs emergency surgical interventions even in resource constraint settings.展开更多
文摘Breast reconstruction is rapidly evolving,thanks to the growing acceptance of synthetic meshes as innovative biomaterials.276 patients undergoing mastectomy(total of 328 mastectomies)were analyzed in a retrospective observational study to evaluate the pre-pectoral immediate breast reconstruction(IBR)using an implant wrapped with Titanium-Coated Polypropylene Mesh(TCPM)vs.patients treated with tissue expander(TE),equally placed pre-pectorally(and wrapped with the same TCPM in 74.3%of the control group’breasts).163 patients,of the study group(SG),underwent mastectomy and pre-pectoral IBR with implant wrapped with TCPM,in a one-step surgery,called direct-to-implant technique(DTI),while 113 patients control group(CG)underwent mastectomy and TE.DTI technique has been performed in 192 breasts of the SG while TE procedure in 136 breasts of the CG.The BREAST-Q questionnaire has been provided before the treatment and 2 years later.Baker scale has been used to evaluate capsular contracture.Oncologic,surgical,and aesthetic outcomes along with BREAST-Q scores were analyzed.Additionally,a histologic evaluation was conducted in 11 capsules’samples randomly chosen(6 derived from SG patients and 5 derived from CG).Complications were recorded in 43 cases(29SG-14CG):8 skin-nipple necrosis(5SG-3CG),8 wound dehiscence(6SG-2CG),3 hematomas(1SG-2CG),and 24 infections(8SG-16CG).Grade IV capsular contracture was detected in 9 breasts(1SG-8CG),whereas 254 breasts were grade I(110SG-144CG),33(10SG-23CG)grade II,and 32(4SG-28CG)grade III.Implant wrinkling was detected in 18 cases(10SG-8CG)after 30 months.The local tumor recurrence rate was 5.8%.Three recurrences were on the nipple-areola complex(1.9%).SG patients showed significantly higher rates in the BREAST-Q overall Satisfaction with Outcome(74.1),overall Satisfaction with Breasts(69.1),Psychosocial Well-being(81.9),and Sexual Well-being(63.1),versus CG’s patients(p<0.05).Histological analysis showed a process of normal tissue repair with a complete mesh integration and normal healing.Conservative mastectomies with pre-pectoral IBR assisted by TCPM proved themselves oncologically safe,biologically integrated into native tissues,and highly accepted in terms of quality of life guaranteeing a more natural and aesthetic breast appearance.Core tip:This retrospective observational study provided clinical and histological outcomes of the pre-pectoral IBR using an implant wrapped with TCPM vs.patients treated with TE,equally placed pre-pectorally.The efficacy of IBR using an implant wrapped with TCPM was confirmed by the cosmetic results obtained and by a rate of side effects comparable to TE.All the histological analyses performed confirmed the TCPM mesh complete integration with the physiological aspects of healing:The Collagen 1 and 3 expressions did not differ,between TCPM and NO TCPM samples to confirm a process of healing overlapping to perfect device incorporation and normal healing.
文摘BACKGROUND Chronic large to massive rotator cuff tears are difficult to treat and re-tears are common even after surgical repair.We propose using a synthetic polypropylene mesh to increase the tensile strength of rotator cuff repairs.We hypothesize that using a polypropylene mesh to bridge the repair of large rotator cuff tears will increase the ultimate failure load of the repair.AIM To investigate the mechanical properties of rotator cuff tears repaired with a polypropylene interposition graft in an ovine ex-vivo model.METHODS A 20 mm length of infraspinatus tendon was resected from fifteen fresh sheep shoulders to simulate a large tear.We used a polypropylene mesh as an interposition graft between the ends of the tendon for repair.In seven specimens,the mesh was secured to remnant tendon by continuous stitching while mattress stitches were used for eight specimens.Five specimens with an intact tendon were tested.The specimens underwent cyclic loading to determine the ultimate failure load and gap formation.RESULTS The mean gap formation after 3000 cycles was 1.67 mm in the continuous group,and 4.16 mm in the mattress group(P=0.001).The mean ultimate failure load was significantly higher at 549.2 N in the continuous group,426.4 N in the mattress group and 370 N in the intact group(P=0.003).CONCLUSION The use of a polypropylene mesh is biomechanically suitable as an interposition graft for large irreparable rotator cuff tears.
文摘Background: Polypropylene meshes are commonly used in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, although they may cause complications. In this prospective study, a polyester mesh was compared to a polypropylene mesh. Methods: Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) laparoscopic repair was performed in 160 consecutive male patients suffering from unilateral inguinal hernia. The first 80 cases received a polypropylene mesh (Parietene, Covidien, France), and a polyester mesh (Parietex, Covidien, France) was implanted in the second half of patients. Both groups were comparable with respect to clinical and demographic variables. Patients rated their pain using the visual analogue scale (VAS), and ultrasonography was performed on postoperative days 1 and 3 to measure seroma formation. Results: The duration of surgery and the length of stay were similar in both groups. Postoperative pain, measured on day 1 and 3, was significantly less in patients who had received a polyester mesh as compared to the polypropylene group. The size of local seroma was also significantly reduced in the polyester group. Complication rates were 10% in the polypropylene and 9% in the polyester group and included one early recurrence in each group. Conclusions: Polyester meshes may be useful in TAPP, as this mesh material produces less foreign body reaction with less seroma formation and lower pain levels than conventional polypropylene.
基金Biomedical Textile Materials Science and Technology,China(111 project)(No.B07024)
文摘Polypropylene( PP) is a kind of stable material with excellent mechanical properties. Meshes made of PP have lots of obvious advantages. In this paper,5 PP hernia meshes with different warp-knitting structures which can be sorted into one light-weight hernia mesh,two standard-weight hernia meshes and two heavyweight hernia meshes were chosen to have a serious of mechanical test,including weight density,thickness,pore size,porosity,tensile strength,bursting strength,stitch tear strength,tear strength and bending rigidity. The respective relationship between mechanical performance and weight density were analyzed. The results revealed that heavy-weight hernia meshes had the biggest thickness( 0. 834 mm),the smallest pore size( 462 μm) and the smallest porosity( 58. 40%). The mechanical performance demonstrated that the tensile strength increased more than 800 N,the stitch tear strength increased more than 40 N,the bursting strength increased more than750 N and the tear strength increased more than 40 N by enlarging the weight density by 100-150 g/m^2. However, heavy-weight hernia meshes had problems of high bending rigidity,unevenness and anisotropy. Standard-weight hernia meshes with 70-140 g/m^2 not only met the demand of the mechanical properties,but also had good flexibility and structure parameters,which could be considered as an ideal hernia mesh.
文摘Background: Current techniques in partial auricular reconstruction can utilize an autologous or alloplastic framework covered by a variety of soft tissue envelopes. Objective: Is to evaluate the benefit of using polypropylene mesh to reconstruct helix framework in partial auricular defects covered with local postauricular skin flap. Method: Eleven patients with partial auricular defect were treated by using polypropylene mesh helix framework which is covered with post auricular flap in a two stage repair;clinical results of the procedure were evaluated. Results: This technique achieved satisfactory results in 9 (81.8%) cases. Early Post operative complications: Hematoma formation in one case, mild infection in two cases, edema in two cases, and Partial overlying skin breakdown in one case with failure of technique. Late Post operative complications: Hypertrophic scar in one case, narrow retroauricular sulcus in one case, hair bearing skin over the auricle in one case. Conclusion: It is a simple technique, with satisfactory clinical results, easily done, even under local anesthesia, with no donor site morbidity of autogenous cartilage harvesting, not costly as other alloplastic substitutes, large series and longer follow up period are needed for better evaluation of this technique.
文摘To investigate the application of titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction.In this study,we selected the literature data in recent 4 years to analyze the application of titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction.Using the keywords of"breast reconstruction,""titanium polypropylene mesh,^^"application"and"research progress,we analyzed and summarized the related research progress of titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction.The research was conducted using the analysis of titanium polypropylene mesh,titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction surgery advantages,adverse complications related to titanium polypropylene mesh in breast reconstruction surgery and preventive measures.By constantly improving these aspects in the research process,the current study has certain value,and may guide the research work of titanium mesh in breast reconstruction.
文摘Purpose: Pelvic floor reconstructive surgery has grown significantly in recent years. A wide variety of available types of meshes exist but the safety and success has not been adequately proven. We sought to evaluate the effects on dynamic biomechanical properties of tissue after long-term implantation of synthetic and biological grafts. Methods: A total of 96 New Zealand white female rabbits (approximately 3 kg) were used, 72 of which were surgically implanted with acellular, collagen mesh (n = 36) or nonabsorbable monofilament polypropylene mesh (n = 36). There was a no mesh-rupture of fascia group (n = 12) and a second, no-mesh, no-fascia rupture control group (n = 12). In the 59 rabbits, of 72 (13 died) tissue was harvested 3 months (n = 24), 6 months (n = 23) and 9 months (n = 12) later, while in the fascia rupture group, tissue was harvested 6 months later. Tissue samples (2 × 2 cm) underwent dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) testing during which the dynamic rigidity and tissue damping capacities were measured. The statistical analysis was performed with General Linear Model with Tukeys post hoc testing (sPss v.17.0). Results: With respect to mesh type, the rabbit tissue in which polypropylene mesh was used showed the greatest dynamic rigidity. Those with biological mesh delivered the lowest rigidity results, while the two other groups had almost similar behavior. The meshes exhibited their highest relative dynamic tissue stiffening effect at 9 months. Conclusions: Biological mesh causes lower tissue rigidity, resulting in inferior mechanical response and thus seems to be inferior to polypropylene.
文摘BACKGROUND A meshoma formation and erosion to the small intestine is rare.Herein,we report one case of a meshoma that was not treated early;causing it to displace and erode the small intestine,with infection,complete control of symptoms was achieved after removal of the infected patch mass,no recurrence of hernia after 2 years of follow-up.CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old male patient presented with recurrent abdominal pain repeatedly for 1 wk,which has worsened 2 d before admition,accompanied by fever.Five years before presentation he underwent right inguinal hernia Plug and patch repair approach.Two years ago,a computed tomography scan revealed a right lower abdominal mass with soft tissue density,measuring approximately 30 mm×17 mm,which was diagnosed as meshoma that was not treated.The patient had poorly controlled diabetes in the past year.CONCLUSION The formation of meshoma is rare,and that if not treated in time it might erode and require resection of the involved organ.
文摘Mesh hernia repair is one of the commonest open techniques of inguinal hernia repair.The main limiting factor in the use of new meshes is the cost.We carried out a prospective randomized double blind study and comprising of a hundred patients with 100 inguinal hernias admitted consecutively for elective surgery,divided into the polypropylene mesh(PPM)group and the mosquito net mesh(MNM)group each containing fifty patients.All cases were completed successfully and results revealed no difference in two groups.The results of the present study,in consistent with the published literature,reveal that the cheap indigenous mosquito mesh,which has similar properties of an imported mesh,can be safely used for tension-free inguinal hernia repair in adults.Further trials with a larger number of patients and longer follow-ups are justified and recommended.
文摘Currently,polypropylene( PP) synthetic mesh is a kind of common material used for pelvic floor's repairing and reconstruction.The repairing mesh is generally made with different hole shape and size.Porosity is one of the most important indicators of PP mesh.Two different-structure PP meshes are selected through adopting corresponding target density in the heat setting process for meshes owning different porosity.Then performance and structure of two kinds meshes with different porosity are tested.The results showed that: the increase of porosity leaded to the decreases of meshes' thickness,tensile strength and bursting strength.Meshes' bending stiffness was reduced and they became softer,but there was no significant change in suture pulling-out force, which maybe associated with the large aperture of PP meshes.
文摘Purpose: The ubiquitous use of synthetic materials in hernia surgery has brought about a new clinical syndrome: Surreptitious Irreversible Neuralgia (SIN). It is surreptitious because it is of slow onset, unsuspected and enigmatic to clinicians;irreversible because the pain is progressive, unrelenting and unresponsive to treatment. Removal of the mesh does not guarantee pain relief. Neuralgia following mesh insertion, when it occurs, remains a poorly understood phenomenon. Methods: Ten specimens in each group: virgin tissue, scar tissue and explanted mesh from the posterior inguinal wall were examined histologically to assess nerve density, nerve size and nerve and vessel ingrowth into the deformed mesh and within its pores. Results: There was no significant difference in nerve density between virgin, scar and mesh samples. All of the explanted meshes had nerves within the scar tissue encasing the mesh (interstitial infiltration). Nerve ingrowth through the pores of the mesh (micro-entrapment) was detected in 90% of the explanted mesh specimens. Additionally, nerves were detected entrapped within the folds and deformations of mesh explants. Ingrown vessels showed congestion and focal fibrin thrombi. Conclusion: The presence of mesh does not significantly affect nerve density, while the nerves and their terminal ends are in a vulnerable position about the mesh and within its pores. These pores need to be viewed as “mini-compartments” of biological tissue where the vasculature, nerves and their receptors are exposed to potential mechanical and chemical factors: scarring, entrapment, compression, tugging, deformation, contraction, hypoxia/acidosis, inflammation and edema.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82071630,81771560,81802583,81702745)Tongji Hospital National Natural Science Foundation Training Project(GJPY2119).
文摘The application of polypropylene mesh(PPM)in pelvic organ prolapse(POP)treatment was severely limited by the complications associated with PPM,such as mesh exposure,chronic inflammatory reactions and postoperative hematoma.This study applied a method of fabricating a hydrogel-mesh complex(PPM+TA@GelMA)to cross-link tannic acid(TA)directly with Methacrylate Gelatin(GelMA)hydrogel and thus to form a coating for PPM.This one-step coating modification improved the hydrophilicity and cyto-compatibility of PPM.The hemostatic effect of PPMtTA@GelMA was confirmed through tail amputation test.Through the defect tissue repair experiments in vivo,it was proved that PPMtTA@GelMA had effects of anti-inflammation and promoting tissue repair and regulated the M2 subtype macrophages polarization for tissue repair.The TAloaded hydrogel coating endued PPM with multiple functions.It is believed that the novel hydrogel-mesh complex and its fabrication method will have great significance in basic research and clinical application.
文摘Surgical stabilization of the flail chest is challenging and has no established guidelines.Chest wall integrity and stability are the main factors that ensure the protection of intrathoracic organs and an adequate respiratory function.Here,we report a novel chest wall reconstruction technique in a 45-year-old man with a traumatic left flail chest and open pneumothorax diagnosed both clinically and radiographically.Rib approximation and chest wall reconstruction was done using intercostal figure-of-eight suture and polypropylene mesh with vascularized musculofascial flap.The patient improved gradually and was discharged after three weeks of total hospital stay.He returned to regular working after a month with no evidence of respiratory distress or paradoxical chest movement.Follow-up visit at one year revealed no lung hernia or paradoxical chest movement.This is a novel,feasible and cost-effective modification of chest wall reconstruction that can be adopted for thoracic wall repair in case of open flail chest,which needs emergency surgical interventions even in resource constraint settings.