Biomechanical evaluation of prophylactic reinforcement of the linea alba with a novel method of positioning and fixation of polypropylene mesh, in an animal model
The reinforcement of scars with polypropylene mesh does not increase tensile strength when compared to the use of sutures. Mesh implantation results in scar remodeling with greater fibrosis, leading to increased elongation. However, midline reinforcement using only sutures has greater elasticity than the groups reinforced with mesh.
Authors
- Thiago de Almeida Furtado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0380-914X)
- Luiz Ronaldo Alberti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5229-3971)
- Marcelo Lopes Furtado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5103-5807)
- Alvaro Carvalho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9998-3167)
- Diego Paim Carvalho Garcia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2921-653X)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Hospital Felício Rocho (BR)
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/acb405325
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01