Vicryl (polyglactin 910) mesh as a dural substitute in the presence of pia arachnoid injury.
Previously presented data showed that Vicryl mesh was a potentially effective dural grafting material. It is easily handled, relatively inexpensive, absorbed over time, and elicits a minimal inflammatory response. The present experimental project was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a tightly woven version of the material as a watertight seal and to evaluate its performance in the presence of pia arachnoid injury. The mesh formed a seal promptly and adhesion formation was slight. Tightly woven Vicryl mesh appears to have a significant potential as an absorbable dural substitute.
Nussbaum
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CE
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York.
Maurer
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PK
McDonald
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JV
D000042:Absorption; D000818:Animals; D001099:Arachnoid / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D010841:Pia Mater / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011098:Polyglactin 910 / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D011108:Polymers / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control
D011108:Polymers; D011098:Polyglactin 910