Synthetic Mesh Explant Study
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | March 2008 |
| Contact: | Sara Baalman, MA |
| Email: | baalmans@wudosis.wustl.edu |
| Phone: | 314-362-8539 |
Characterization of Explanted Hernia Meshes From Human Subjects: A Prospective Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether synthetic hernia mesh materials undergo
physical and/or chemical changes while in the body.
physical and/or chemical changes while in the body.
Inclusion criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 yrs
- Previous placement of hernia mesh material
- Current need for excision of previous mesh placement or Current need for
intra-abdominal surgical procedure
Exclusion criteria:
- Age < 18 yrs
- No retained mesh prosthetic.
- Non surgical candidate
- Prisoner
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