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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 6/2012

01-06-2012 | Review Article

Polypropylene mesh and the host response

Authors: Hiren Patel, Donald R. Ostergard, Gina Sternschuss

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 6/2012

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Abstract

The use of polypropylene (PP) mesh for pelvic floor repair has been increasing dramatically over the past decade; however, tissue response in humans has not been extensively studied. This review discusses PP mesh and postimplantation host tissue response. Emphasis is placed on studies investigating the relationship between individual mesh properties and specific responses. There is an immediate inflammatory response after PP mesh implantation that lays the framework for tissue ingrowth and subsequent mesh integration. This response varies based on physical properties of individual mesh, such as pore size, weight, coatings, bacterial colonization, and biofilm production.
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Metadata
Title
Polypropylene mesh and the host response
Authors
Hiren Patel
Donald R. Ostergard
Gina Sternschuss
Publication date
01-06-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1718-y

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