Open inguinal hernia repair with the use of a polyglycolic acid–trimethylene carbonate absorbable mesh: a pilot study

[1] Chastan P(2005)Tension free inguinal hernia repair: a retrospective study of 3000 cases in one center Int Surg 90 48-52

[2] Gonzalez R(2005)Relationship between tissue ingrowth and mesh contraction World J Surg 29 1038-1043

[3] Fugate K(2004)Early results of a single blinded randomized, controlled internet based multicenter trial comparing prolene and vypro II mesh in Lichtenstein hernioplasty Hernia 8 127-134

[4] McClusty D(2006)Three-year results of a randomized clinical trial of lightweight or standard polypropylene mesh in Lichtenstein repair of primary inguinal hernia Br J Surg 93 1056-1059

[5] Ritter EM(2010)Partially or completely absorbable versus nonabsorbable mesh repair for inguinal hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 20 213-219

[6] Lederman A(2007)Partially absorbable meshes for hernia repair offer advantages over nonabsorbable meshes Am J Surg 194 68-74

[7] Dillehay D(2005)Titanium coating of a polypropylene mesh for hernia repair: effect on biocompatibilty Hernia 9 115-119

[8] Bringman S(2007)In vivo evaluation of a new composite mesh (10% polypropylene/90% poly- J Mater Sci Mater Med 18 991-999

[9] Heikkinen TJ(2007)-lactic acid) for hernia repair World J Surg 31 234-244

[10] Wollert S(2006)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 Br J Surg 93 1056-1059

[1] Chastan P(2005)Tension free inguinal hernia repair: a retrospective study of 3000 cases in one center Int Surg 90 48-52

[2] Gonzalez R(2005)Relationship between tissue ingrowth and mesh contraction World J Surg 29 1038-1043

[3] Fugate K(2004)Early results of a single blinded randomized, controlled internet based multicenter trial comparing prolene and vypro II mesh in Lichtenstein hernioplasty Hernia 8 127-134

[4] McClusty D(2006)Three-year results of a randomized clinical trial of lightweight or standard polypropylene mesh in Lichtenstein repair of primary inguinal hernia Br J Surg 93 1056-1059

[5] Ritter EM(2010)Partially or completely absorbable versus nonabsorbable mesh repair for inguinal hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 20 213-219

[6] Lederman A(2007)Partially absorbable meshes for hernia repair offer advantages over nonabsorbable meshes Am J Surg 194 68-74

[7] Dillehay D(2005)Titanium coating of a polypropylene mesh for hernia repair: effect on biocompatibilty Hernia 9 115-119

[8] Bringman S(2007)In vivo evaluation of a new composite mesh (10% polypropylene/90% poly- J Mater Sci Mater Med 18 991-999

[9] Heikkinen TJ(2007)-lactic acid) for hernia repair World J Surg 31 234-244

[10] Wollert S(2006)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 Br J Surg 93 1056-1059