Antibacterial Biopolymer Gel Coating on Meshes Used for Abdominal Hernia Repair Promotes Effective Wound Repair in the Presence of Infection

Antibacterial Biopolymer Gel Coating on Meshes Used for Abdominal Hernia Repair Promotes Effective Wound Repair in the Presence of Infection

Prosthetic mesh infection is a devastating complication of abdominal hernia repair which impairs natural healing in the implant area, leading to increased rates of patient morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospitalization. This preclinical study was designed to assess the effects on abdominal wall...

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Main Authors: Selma Benito-Martínez, Bárbara Pérez-Köhler, Marta Rodríguez, Francisca García-Moreno, Verónica Gómez-Gil, Gemma Pascual, Juan Manuel Bellón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
antimicrobial
biopolymers
chlorhexidine
hernia
mesh coating
mesh infection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/14/2371

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