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Analysis of resorbable mesh implants in short-term human muscular fascia cultures: a pilot study
- Source :
- Hernia
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Purpose Alteration in fascial tissue collagen composition represents a key factor in hernia etiology and recurrence. Both resorbable and non-resorbable meshes for hernia repair are currently used in the surgical setting. However, no study has investigated so far the role of different implant materials on collagen deposition and tissue remodeling in human fascia. The aim of the present study was to develop a novel ex vivo model of human soft tissue repair mesh implant, and to test its suitability to investigate the effects of different materials on tissue remodeling and collagen composition. Methods Resorbable poly-4-hydroxybutyrate and non-resorbable polypropylene mesh implants were embedded in human abdominal fascia samples, mimicking common surgical procedures. Calcein-AM/Propidium Iodide vital staining was used to assess tissue vitality. Tissue morphology was evaluated using Mallory trichrome and hematoxylin and eosin staining. Collagen type I and III expression was determined through immunostaining semi-quantification by color deconvolution. All analyses were performed after 54 days of culture. Results The established ex vivo model showed good viability at 54 days of culture, confirming both culture method feasibility and implants biocompatibility. Both mesh implants induced a disorganization of collagen fibers pattern. A statistically significantly higher collagen I/III ratio was detected in fascial tissue samples cultured with resorbable implants compared to either non-resorbable implants or meshes-free controls. Conclusion We developed a novel ex vivo model and provided evidence that resorbable polyhydroxybutyrate meshes display better biomechanical properties suitable for proper restoration in surgical hernia repair.
- Subjects :
- Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Hernia
medicine.medical_treatment
H&E stain
Pilot Projects
Abdominal fascia
Polypropylenes
Collagen III
Trichrome
medicine
Humans
Fascia
Herniorrhaphy
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
business.industry
Surgical Mesh
Hernia repair
medicine.disease
Collagen I
Surgery
medicine.anatomical_structure
Ex vivo model
Polyhydroxybutyrate
Polypropylene
Female
Original Article
Implant
Collagen
business
Ex vivo
Biomedical engineering
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Hernia
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....972c88298d038ee2159db33c52fd844d