Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5733970 Journal of Surgical Research 2017 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
We successfully prevented synthetic mesh infection in a pig model using a cyclodextrin-based polymer to locally deliver vancomycin to the hernia repair site and clearing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Polymer coating did not impact the strength of the hernia repair.
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Infection prevention using affinity polymer-coated, synthetic meshes in a pig hernia model
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