Biomesh

A biologic form of surgical mesh called biomesh has been used in inguinal and other types of hernia surgeries, particular in contaminated fields.

Biomesh (or biologic mesh) is a type of surgical mesh made from an organic biomaterial (such as porcine dermis, porcine small intestine submucosa, bovine dermis or pericardium, and the dermis or fascia lata of a cadaveric human). Biologic mesh is primarily indicated for several types of hernia repair, including inguinal and ventral hernias, hernia prophylaxis, and contaminated hernia repairs.[1][2] However, it has also been used in pelvic floor dysfunction, parotidectomy, and reconstructive plastic surgery.[2] The development of biologic mesh largely has derived from the need of a biocompatible material that addresses "the problems associated with a permanent synthetic mesh, including chronic inflammation, foreign body reaction, fibrosis, and mesh infection."[1][3] As of 2015, however, the efficacy and optimal use of biological mesh products remains in question.[2][3]

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  2. ^ a b c Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (11 August 2015). "Biological Mesh: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines – An Update". PubMed Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b Carbonell-Tatay, F.; González, Á.Z. (2015). "Chapter 47: Surgical Advances in the Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias". In Latifi, R.; Rhee, P.; Gruessner, R.W.G. (eds.). Technological Advances in Surgery, Trauma and Critical Care. New York: Springer. pp. 573–597. ISBN 9781493926718. Retrieved 16 March 2016.