PROSTHESES FOR THE ABDOMINAL WALL

摘要

To reduce the risk of infection in the reconstruction of the abdominal wall following hernia or other injury, a prosthesis comprises a porous material containing an antibacterial and/or other antimicrobial agent. The porous material preferably comprises a knitted polyester non-resorbable membrane, mesh or fabric substrate impregnated or enveloped with partially cross-linked (resorbable) gelatin and can be loaded with antimicrobial by soaking prior to suturing to the abdominal wall margin.