Assessment of Modified Knitted Hernia Implants after Implantation: I. Biological Effect on the Structural and Usable Properties
Research and development
Authors:
- Kostanek Krzysztof
Department of Material and Commodity Sciencs and Textile Metrology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, Łódź, Poland - Struszczyk Marcin H. (j/w)
- Chrzanowski Michał (j/w)
- Żywicka Bogusława
Department of Experimental Surgery and Biomaterials Examination, Medical Academy in Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland - Paluch Danuta (j/w)
- Szadkowski Marek
Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres, Łódź, Poland - Gutowska Agnieszka (j/w)
- Krucińska Izabella
Department of Material and Commodity Sciencs and Textile Metrology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, Łódź, Poland
 Full text | Abstract: The purpose of this article is to discuss the solution of the main clinical adverse events occurring in less invasive reconstruction of hernia. The study attempted to design the knitted implants, contributing to reduce the risk of adhesion to the viscera. Specially designed knitting structure of the hernia implant allowed to introduce the one-side enhancement of the surface in the form of loops stitched-out of the surface accelerated the connective tissue in-growth. The opposite side was modified the treatment in low-temperature plasma of low molecular weight fluorogenic compound resulted in the deposition of fluoropolymer nano-layer. The effect of the modification on the adhesion of implant to viscera was studied in vivo. Additionally, the influence of the implantation time on the structural properties, the connective tissue covering implants single monofilaments as well as the stability of the fluoropolymer layer formed during the implantation were detailed investigated. |
Tags:
knitted hernia implants, low temperature plasma treatment, biological evaluation.
Citation:
Kostanek K, Struszczyk MH, Chrzanowski M, Żywicka B, Paluch D, Szadkowski M, Gutowska A, Krucińska I. Assessment of Modified Knitted Hernia Implants after Implantation: I. Biological Effect on the Structural and Usable Properties. FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe 2013; 21, 6(102): 79-83.