| Title |
Improving Outcomes in Hernia Repair by the Use of Light Meshes—A Comparison of Different Implant Constructions Based on a Critical Appraisal of the Literature
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|---|---|
| Published in |
World Journal of Surgery, December 2006
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00268-006-0123-4 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Dirk Weyhe, Orlin Belyaev, Christophe Müller, Kirsten Meurer, Karl‐Heinz Bauer, Georgios Papapostolou, Waldemar Uhl |
| Abstract |
Despite convincing advantages offered by meshes, their use in hernia surgery remains controversial because of fears concerning the long-term effects of their implantation. To improve biocompatibility, a large variety of newly developed light meshes has been introduced to the market. This overview of the literature aimed to establish whether absolute material reduction (g per implanted mesh), use of absorbable components, and coating by inert materials are evidence-based ways to improve biocompatibility of meshes. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | 3% |
| United States | 1 | 1% |
| Unknown | 71 | 96% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 11 | 15% |
| Professor > Associate Professor | 10 | 14% |
| Researcher | 9 | 12% |
| Student > Master | 9 | 12% |
| Other | 6 | 8% |
| Other | 14 | 19% |
| Unknown | 15 | 20% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 37 | 50% |
| Engineering | 9 | 12% |
| Chemistry | 2 | 3% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 1 | 1% |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 3 | 4% |
| Unknown | 21 | 28% |
Attention Score in Context
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#5
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