A Retrospective Premier Database Study To Compare Repair of Ventral Hernia With Phasixtm VS Stratticetm In The Inpatient Hospital Surgical Setting

There is no standard treatment for complex hernias or abdominal wall defects. In the United States, biologic grafts (xenograft tissue) are used to provide early reinforcement and remodel over time and rarely need to be removed for a post-operative infection. The challenge with biologic graft is the cost. They range from $300 - $30,000 depending on size. In recent years Phasix ™ Mesh, a fully absorbable synthetic mesh, was introduced into the market to address some limitations associated with biologic mesh.

Source: Value in Health - October 1, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: D Tripodi, X Zhang, Y Wan, I Berhane, M Corral Source Type: research