| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4296254 | Journal de Chirurgie | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
We performed a systematic review of published data and manufacturers' licenses and applied the judgment of a multidisciplinary working group of involved healthcare professionals. The CEPP first analyzed the different sorts of prosthetic mesh according to operative indications; they then compared the performance of each prosthesis based on comparative data from the literature or based on expert opinion when there was no available comparative data. The committee recommended three types of prosthesis: flat patch mesh, three-dimensional mesh (plug), and double-sided patch. Additional studies were recommended to confirm the benefits of selected products. The cost of meshes has been integrated into the reimbursement of each Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) and is no longer included in the List of Reimbursable Products and Services (Liste des produits et prestations remboursables [LPPR]); the High Authority for Health (HAS) recommends the selection of those prostheses evaluated by the CEPP in order to optimize the quality and cost of health care.
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Authors
L. Matheron, A. Disset, F. Navarro, C. Partensky,