Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8835419 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
To our knowledge, this is the first study, which showed that a specific animal model, namely a rat model, correlates with adhesion formation and the foreign body reaction to meshes in humans. It can be recommended to use rats in future experimental mesh for incisional hernia research.
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Authors
Leontine C.L. MD, Ruben R.M. MD, Kevin W.Y. MD, Marion J.J. PhD, Carine J. MD, PhD, Jack P.M. PhD, Marc H.F. MD, PhD, Nicole D. MD, PhD,