Mesh shrinkage depends on mesh properties and anchoring device: an experimental long-term study in sheep.
Sanne HarsløfN ZintherT HarsløfC DanielsenP WaraH Friis-AndersenPublished in: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2016)
Our results suggest that mesh shrinkage in sheep takes place within 6 months after implantation. A significant interaction between mesh and type of anchoring indicates that shrinkage may depend on both mesh properties and anchoring device. The results of the current study imply that the combined effect of mesh and anchoring device should be evaluated in future studies.
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