A combination of Vicryl and Marlex mesh: a technique for abdominal wall closure in difficult cases
Porter, J.M.
Journal of Trauma 39(6): 1178-1180
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282 PMID: 7500417 Document Number: 439941
The circumstances in which it is unsafe or impossible to perform primary fascial closure are becoming more frequent. Five cases are reported using a combination of Vicryl and Marlex mesh, such that the Vicryl mesh prevents enterocutaneous fistulae and the Marlex mesh prevents late ventral hernias.
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