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Procurement for a Vascularized and Reinnervated Abdominal Wall Allotransplantation
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Abdominal wall reconstruction using biological tissue grafts.
1Covidien, Mansfield, MA, USA.
AORN Journal
|October 29, 2009
Summary
Synthetic mesh is common for hernia repair, but biological grafts offer an alternative. Perioperative nurses need to know the various biological tissue graft types and sources for proper OR preparation.
Area of Science:
- Surgical innovation
- Biomaterials science
- Nursing education
Background:
- Synthetic mesh has long been utilized for abdominal wall defect repair, such as hernias.
- Biological mesh products now provide an alternative for cases where synthetic options are unsuitable.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform perioperative nurses about the types of biological tissue grafts available.
- To ensure correct preparation of biological grafts for operating room (OR) use.
Main Methods:
- Review of biological graft sources and tissue types.
- Identification of host animals (human, porcine, bovine, equine).
- Categorization of graft tissues (skin, pericardium, small intestine submucosa).
Main Results:
- Biological grafts can be sourced from multiple animal species.
- Various tissue types, including skin, pericardium, and submucosa, are used.
- Understanding graft origins is crucial for OR preparation.
Conclusions:
- Perioperative nurses require comprehensive knowledge of biological graft options.
- Familiarity with human, porcine, bovine, and equine graft sources is essential.
- Knowledge of skin, pericardium, and submucosa graft types aids in correct OR preparation.
