Prospective Case Series Evaluating a Large Fenestrated Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix in Patients Undergoing Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair

Large complicated ventral hernias (LCVH) are challenging, with recurrence rates as high as 30%. Despite the widespread use of bioprosthetic meshes, there remains a substantial concern for associated complications, leading to the continued mesh modifications such as the inclusion of fenestrated platforms that allow flow and more rapid tissue integration. However, there is an absence of high-quality prospective studies analyzing such meshes. Our objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of a bovine acellular dermal tissue matrix with perforations for abdominal wall reinforcement in patients with LCVH.

Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - September 30, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Ricardo Alejandro Fonseca, Jose Alejandro Aldana, Melissa Canas, Christina Xinyue Zhang, James Michael McMullen, Javier Enrique Rincon, Rohit Kiran Rasane, Esha Ghosh, Kelly Bochicchio, Grant Vincent Bochicchio Tags: General Surgery Source Type: research