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A B D O M I N A L
S U R G E R Y
How Mesh Manages
Better Outcomes
SYNTHETIC SOLUTION Machine-made
meshes tend to be more economical, and more
effective in the long term, than biological ones.
A once-overlooked supply's innovations are part of the solution.
Guy Voeller, MD, FACS | Memphis, Tenn.
T
he popularity of implanting surgical mesh as a hernia repair
solution has led manufacturers to rethink and roll out several
innovations to their products over the past decade or so. How
have advances in mesh materials, coatings and antimicrobial properties assisted in preventing common post-op complications and providing better outcomes? Read on to find out.
Bridging the gap
Surgical mesh is our first choice for many hernia repair cases, but this
wasn't always the case. At one time, mesh wasn't a recommended
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