Hiatal Hernia Repair: Current Evidence for Use of Absorbable Mesh to Reinforce Hiatal Closure.

CONCLUSIONS: The available literature lacks definitive evidence to support the use of biologic or bioabsorbable materials to reinforce hiatal closure in the cure of paraesophageal hernias. Further studies are needed to assess newer materials and longer-term effects of existing products. PMID: 28693045 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28693045?dopt=Abstract

Source: Surgical Technology International - July 13, 2017 Category: Surgery Tags: Surg Technol Int Source Type: research