title: A peeling mesh.
abstract: A number of different materials are available for incisional hernia repair. Benefits of the various types are controversial and are partly dependent on the anatomical placement of the mesh. Composite mesh has been introduced to provide tissue ingrowth for strength and a non-adherent side to protect the bowel, these layers being laminated together. This report is on the separation of layers in an infected mesh and adherence of the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene layer to the small bowel.
authors.affiliation: University of Adelaide, Department of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Bohmer
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Byrne
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Maddern
mesh_terms: D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012008:Recurrence; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene