[Use of resorbable synthetic net as implanted tamponade in hard-to- manage hemorrhagic lesions]

The use of Hemostypic agents like oxised regenerated cellulose and collagen sponge is widespread in cases with severe hemorrhage that cannot be treated by conservative measure. With these materials however one cannot bring compression to the source of bleeding. We therefore have been using absorbable mesh (Vicryl, Dexon) instead of these situations. In 42 cases mesh were used as a remaining tamponade. Hemorrhage in all cases was successfully stopped. Complicated surgical measure could be avoided. Although up to 30 mesh were implanted in a single patient we saw no sign of infection. Considering our clinical experiences absorbable mesh is a valuable auxiliary agent to solve difficult bleeding problems in general surgery.