Infection Prevention Using Affinity Polymer Coated, Synthetic Meshes in a Pig Hernia Model

Given concern for hernia mesh infection, surgeons often use biologic mesh which may provide reduced risk of infection but at the cost of decreased repair durability. We evaluated mesh coating to provide sustained release of antibiotics to prevent prosthetic mesh infection, and also allow a durable repair.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - May 8, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Jeffrey A. Blatnik, Thimma R. Thatiparti, David M. Krpata, Sean T. Zuckerman, Michael J. Rosen, Horst A. von Recum Source Type: research