Management of complex abdominal wall defects using acellular porcine dermal collagen
Chavarriaga, L.Felipe.; Lin, E.; Losken, A.; Cook, M.W.; Jeansonne, L.O.; White, B.C.; Sweeney, J.F.; Galloway, J.R.; Davis, S.Scott.
American Surgeon 76(1): 96-100
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348 PMID: 20135948 Document Number: 638118
Multiple techniques have been used for the repair of complex abdominal wall defects after recurrent incisional hernias with varying rates of success. Primary repair has been associated with high recurrence rates, and prosthetic mesh placement is contraindicated in contaminated surgical fields. The development of biologic prostheses has changed the approach to these difficult problems. This study evaluates the management of complex abdominal wall defects using acellular porcine dermal collagen.