Porcine dermis implants in soft-tissue reconstruction: current status

Neil J Smart,1 Nicholas Bryan,2 John A Hunt,2 Ian R Daniels1 1Exeter Surgical Health Services Research Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK; 2Clinical Engineering (UKCTE), The Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK Abstract: Soft-tissue reconst...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:f7b4c79653864c99af372ecb8778c1ea2021-12-02T07:12:12ZPorcine dermis implants in soft-tissue reconstruction: current status1177-5475https://doaj.org/article/f7b4c79653864c99af372ecb8778c1ea2014-03-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/porcine-dermis-implants-in-soft-tissue-reconstruction-current-status-a16046https://doaj.org/toc/1177-5475 Neil J Smart,1 Nicholas Bryan,2 John A Hunt,2 Ian R Daniels1 1Exeter Surgical Health Services Research Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK; 2Clinical Engineering (UKCTE), The Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK Abstract: Soft-tissue reconstruction for a variety of surgical conditions, such as abdominal wall hernia or pelvic organ prolapse, remains a challenge. There are numerous meshes available that may be simply categorized as either synthetic or biologic. Within biologic meshes, porcine dermal meshes have come to dominate the market. This review examines the current evidence for their use and the limitations of knowledge. Although there is increasing evidence to support their safety, long-term follow-up studies that support their efficacy are lacking. Numerous clinical trials that remain ongoing may help elucidate their precise role in soft-tissue reconstruction. Keywords: hernia, mesh, xenograft, biologicSmart NJBryan NHunt JADaniels IRDove Medical PressarticleMedicine (General)R5-920ENBiologics: Targets & Therapy, Vol 2014, Iss default, Pp 83-90 (2014)
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Porcine dermis implants in soft-tissue reconstruction: current status
description Neil J Smart,1 Nicholas Bryan,2 John A Hunt,2 Ian R Daniels1 1Exeter Surgical Health Services Research Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK; 2Clinical Engineering (UKCTE), The Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK Abstract: Soft-tissue reconstruction for a variety of surgical conditions, such as abdominal wall hernia or pelvic organ prolapse, remains a challenge. There are numerous meshes available that may be simply categorized as either synthetic or biologic. Within biologic meshes, porcine dermal meshes have come to dominate the market. This review examines the current evidence for their use and the limitations of knowledge. Although there is increasing evidence to support their safety, long-term follow-up studies that support their efficacy are lacking. Numerous clinical trials that remain ongoing may help elucidate their precise role in soft-tissue reconstruction. Keywords: hernia, mesh, xenograft, biologic
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author Smart NJ
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title Porcine dermis implants in soft-tissue reconstruction: current status
title_short Porcine dermis implants in soft-tissue reconstruction: current status
title_full Porcine dermis implants in soft-tissue reconstruction: current status
title_fullStr Porcine dermis implants in soft-tissue reconstruction: current status
title_full_unstemmed Porcine dermis implants in soft-tissue reconstruction: current status
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