In vivo response to polypropylene following implantation in animal models: a review of biocompatibility
M Kelly, K Macdougall, O Olabisi, N McGuire - International urogynecology …, 2017 - Springer
Introduction and hypothesis Polypropylene is a material that is commonly used to treat pelvic
floor conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) …
floor conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) …
Urinary incontinence in women
J Goforth, M Langaker - North Carolina medical journal, 2016 - ncmedicaljournal.com
Urinary incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine, can result from a multitude of etiologies
and can have a significant negative impact on a woman9s physical, social, economic, and …
and can have a significant negative impact on a woman9s physical, social, economic, and …
Host response to synthetic mesh in women with mesh complications
Background Despite good anatomic and functional outcomes, urogynecologic
polypropylene meshes that are used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary …
polypropylene meshes that are used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary …
In vitro bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on fully absorbable poly-4-hydroxybutyrate and nonabsorbable polypropylene pelvic floor implants
KWJ Verhorstert, Z Guler, L de Boer… - … applied materials & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Knitted polypropylene (PP) implants for the correction of pelvic organ prolapse have been
associated with complications such as vaginal exposure, infection, and pain. Since certain …
associated with complications such as vaginal exposure, infection, and pain. Since certain …
Mesh deformation: A mechanism underlying polypropylene prolapse mesh complications in vivo
Polypropylene meshes used in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair are hampered by
complications. Most POP meshes are highly unstable after tensioning ex vivo, as evidenced …
complications. Most POP meshes are highly unstable after tensioning ex vivo, as evidenced …
Characterization of the host inflammatory response following implantation of prolapse mesh in rhesus macaque
Objective We sought to determine the predominant cell type (macrophage, T lymphocyte, B
lymphocyte, mast cell) within the area of implantation of the prototypical polypropylene …
lymphocyte, mast cell) within the area of implantation of the prototypical polypropylene …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of electrospun and ultra-lightweight polypropylene meshes in the sheep model for vaginal surgery
L Hympanova, R Rynkevic, S Roman… - European urology …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background There is an urgent need to develop better materials to provide anatomical
support to the pelvic floor without compromising its function. Objective Our aim was to …
support to the pelvic floor without compromising its function. Objective Our aim was to …
Blended Nanostructured Degradable Mesh with Endometrial Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promotes Tissue Integration and Anti-Inflammatory Response in Vivo for …
The current urogynecological clinical meshes trigger unfavorable foreign body response
which leads to graft failure in the long term. To overcome the present challenge, we applied …
which leads to graft failure in the long term. To overcome the present challenge, we applied …
Electrospun nanofiber meshes with endometrial MSCs modulate foreign body response by increased angiogenesis, matrix synthesis, and anti-inflammatory gene …
Purpose Transvaginal meshes for the treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) have been
associated with severe adverse events and have been banned for clinical use in many …
associated with severe adverse events and have been banned for clinical use in many …
Design, mechanical and degradation requirements of biodegradable metal mesh for pelvic floor reconstruction
Pelvic organ prolapse is the herniation of surrounding tissue and organs into the vagina
and/or rectum and is a result of the weakening of pelvic floor muscles, connective tissue, and …
and/or rectum and is a result of the weakening of pelvic floor muscles, connective tissue, and …