Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a ubiquitous material used for implants and medical
devices in general because of its high biocompatibility and inertness: blood vessel, heart …

Umbilical hernia is a rather common surgical problem. Elective repair after diagnosis is
advised. Suture repairs have high recurrence rates; therefore, mesh reinforcement is …

Background Umbilical and epigastric hernias have historically been repaired without mesh
resulting in recurrence rates in some series of up to 40%. Recent data suggests mesh repair …

Objective The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the long-term recurrence and
complication rates following small abdominal wall hernia repair with the Ventralex hernia …

BACKGROUND: Mesh techniques are the preferable methods for repair of small ventral
hernias, as a primary suture repair shows high recurrence rates. The aim of this prospective …

Several mesh devices for the treatment of umbilical and other small ventral hernias have
become available in recent years. These meshes have a dual layer consisting of a …

Purpose No consensus has yet been reached regarding the optimal mesh for the repair of
small ventral hernias. A composite polytetrafluoroethylene/polypropylene mesh (Ventralex®) …

Purpose This study assessed the recurrence rate and other safety and efficacy parameters
following ventral hernia repair with a polyester composite prosthesis (Parietex™ Composite …

Background: Various surgical procedures have been described in the treatment of small
ventral abdominal wall hernias. Mesh repair is becoming popular because of a low …

Background With the introduction of a self-expanding, memory-containing, circular hernia
patch, surgeons have been enthusiastic about its use to repair ventral hernias smaller than 3 …