The phenomenon of infection with abdominal wall reconstruction.
This review presents the clinical background to abdominal wall reconstruction, the different types of surgical meshes employed and known mechanisms of infection. It is shown that there are major physico-chemical differences between available meshes, which, in combination with the location of the mesh, the surgical technique applied and hernia type involved influence the infection potential.
Engelsman
Anton F
AF
Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Medical Centre Groningen and University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands.
van der Mei
Henny C
HC
Ploeg
Rutger J
RJ
Busscher
Henk J
HJ
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D046449:Hernia, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery*; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011126:Polypropylenes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000382:microbiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene