Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2016, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (25): 3659-3664.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2016.25.002

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Biocompatibility of modified Kugel mesh in mesh plug tension-free hernioplasty

Wang Qing-guang1, Wang Yan-hong2, Zhang Cai-kun3, Zhang Hao-ying3, Kong Fan-zhong1   

  1. 1Department of General Surgery, 2Department of Medical Care for Children, First Hospital of Zibo, Zibo 255200, Shandong Province, China; 3Department of Clinical Teaching and Research, Shandong College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yantai 264100, Shandong Province, China
  • Received:2016-04-16 Online:2016-06-17 Published:2016-06-17
  • Contact: Kong Fan-zhong, Master, Chief physician, Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Zibo, Zibo 255200, Shandong Province, China
  • About author:Wang Qing-guang, Master, Attending physician, Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Zibo, Zibo 255200, Shandong Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Mesh plug tension-free hernioplasty is commonly used for inguinal hernia. In the operation, different mesh materials can be selected, among which the modified Kugel mesh is extensively applied.

 

OBJECTIVE: To observe the biocompatibility of modified Kugel mesh in mesh plug tension-free hernioplasty for inguinal hernia.

 

METHODS: Totally 79 cases of inguinal hernia were treated by mesh plug tension-free hernioplasty. The patients were randomly divided into observation group repaired with Bard mesh (modified Kuge) (n=38) and control group repaired with Prolene mesh (n=41). After 12-month follow-up, levels of interleukin 6, C-reactive protein and tumor necrosis factor α were detected and compared before and after treatment; adverse events, including wound infection or infection caused by the mesh in the two groups were recorded.

 

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Levels of interleukin 6, C-reactive protein and tumor necrosis factor α in the two groups were significantly decreased after treatment than before treatment (P < 0.05). No wound infection or infection caused by the mesh appeared in both two groups. Although scrotum effusion occurred in two cases of each group, their outcomes all improved significantly after active puncture and suction treatment without other serious problems. No recurrence was found during the 12-month follow-up. These results show that the modified Kugel mesh has good biocompatibility in mesh plug tension-free hernioplasty for inguinal hernia.

 

 

 

Key words: Tissue Engineering, Hernia, Biocompatible Materials

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