Porcine dermal collagen graft in abdominal-wall reconstruction.
We describe the use of a porcine dermal collagen graft in the reconstruction of a large abdominal-wall defect in a woman. The graft was not rejected and, after 1 year, was not associated with incisional hernia. This graft may become an alternative to synthetic-mesh and flap reconstructions because, despite being of a similar tensile strength, it promotes less adhesion, is incorporated into the host tissue and is less prone to infection.
Adedeji
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Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Coloproctology Unit, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Bailey
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CA
Varma
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D000368:Aged; D001684:Biological Dressings; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome