A Biologic Surgical Implant in Complex Abdominal Wall Repair: 3-Year Follow-Up Results of a Multicentric Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite the advancements in the reinforcement and closure techniques available, complex abdominal wall reconstruction (CAWR) remains a challenging surgical undertaking with considerable risk of postoperative complications. Biological meshes were developed that may help to complement standard closure techniques and offer an alternative to synthetic meshes, which carry significant risks with their use in complex cases.

Patients and methods

A total of 114 patients underwent surgical treatment for CAWR with a Permacol™ (a biologic surgical implant). The study objective was to evaluate the short-term (6 months), mid-term (12-24 months), and long-term (36 months) clinical outcomes (through 36 months) associated with the use of a biologic surgical implant in these cases.

SUBMITTER: Gossetti F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8403569 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature