Characterizing the ex vivo mechanical properties of synthetic polypropylene surgical mesh

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Characterizing the ex vivo mechanical properties of synthetic polypropylene surgical mesh

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The use of synthetic polypropylene mesh for hernia surgical repair and the correction of female pelvic organ prolapse have been controversial due to increasing post-operative complications, including mesh erosion, chronic pain, infection, and support failure. These morbidities may be related to a mismatch of mechanical properties between soft tissues and the mesh. The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of the biomechanical behavior of Prolene polypropylene mesh (Ethicon, Som...

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2014-09

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Li, Xinxin / Kruger, Jennifer / Jor, Jessica / Wong, Lai-Peng / Dietz, HP / Nash, Martyn / Nielsen, Poul

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http://hdl.handle.net/2292/35234

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