Collagen-coated Vicryl mesh: a new bioprosthesis in pediatric surgical practice

J Pediatr Surg. 1995 Sep;30(9):1302-5. doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(95)90490-5.

Abstract

Collagen-coated Vicryl mesh (C.C.V.M.) was used in 28 children who needed repair of thoracic and abdominal wall defects. Herein the authors report the clinical experience, surgical technique, and outcome in these cases.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / abnormalities*
  • Abdominal Muscles / surgery*
  • Adolescent
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hernia, Umbilical / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Polyglactin 910
  • Ribs / surgery*
  • Surgical Mesh*

Substances

  • Polyglactin 910