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Creation of Abdominal Adhesions in Mice
Published on: August 27, 2016
Comparison of adhesion formation associated with Pro-Tack (US Surgical) versus a new mesh fixation device, Salute
K A LeBlanc1, R W Stout, M T Kearney
1Surgical Specialty Group, Inc., Suite 612, 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA. docmba2@aol.com
Background:
We evaluated efficacy and associated adhesion formation of an innovative mesh fixation device versus the helical tack device and analyzed two implantation techniques.
Methods:
Six purpose-bred female hounds were evaluated in this 90-day survival study. Six 4-cm round patches of 1-mm thick DualMesh were fixed to the abdominal wall with either 10 Pro-Tack or 10 Salute constructs in each patch. Zero to 4 additional patches were implanted with only Salute constructs.
Results:
Adhesion severity scores were significantly higher for middle left abdominal wall sites versus lower right and upper left sites. The adhesion dissection score was higher for group T (Pro-Tack) versus group S (Salute).
Conclusion:
No significant effects occurred with adhesion extent scores, but group T developed denser adhesions. The second analysis determined that no significant differences existed relevant to secondary Salute placement, although the total score approached significance (p < 0.09). Salute equipment was easier to handle and allowed repositioning of the patch during operation.
