Largest Acellular Dermal Allografts Available for Abdominal Wall ...
/PRNewswire/ -- The largest human dermal allograft available on the market today for hernia and abdominal wall repair will be introduced at the AWR meeting here this week. The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF), the nation's leading tissue bank, is introducing FlexHD acellular hydrated dermal matrix 20 cm x 30 cm grafts just months after releasing 20 cm x 25 cm grafts.FlexHD large grafts can help with the most challenging general surgical and trauma procedures --
Reduces the need to suture smaller sheets together . The 20 cm x 30 cm size is the largest out-of-package to patient human acellular hydrated dermal matrix available for use in large abdominal wall cases and trauma. FlexHD is ready when you are : it is prehydrated, so there is no waiting time, no more wrong size and no wasted time or tissue. No stretching means no pre-stretching required and post-operative laxity is reduced. It is natural , so you can avoid the concerns associated with xenograft products. FlexHD biologic and biomechanical properties match the human anatomy and provide rapid revascularization. FlexHD superior strength and resistance to stretching make it an ideal solution for hernia repair. FlexHD passes rigorous safety testing including USP <71> sterility tests. With over four million grafts distributed since its inception, MTF possesses an unrivaled safety record.To inquire about the new sizes, contact MTF customer service at 800-433-6576 or info@mtf.org .
The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, a non-profit organization, is a national consortium comprised of leading academic medical institutions, organ procurement organizations and tissue recovery organizations. Since its inception in 1987, MTF has received tissue from more than 80,000 donors.
* FlexHD is represented by Ethicon, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company.
FlexHD is a trademark of Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation.
Abdominal Wall Hernia - News
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest human dermal allograft available on the market today for hernia and abdominal wall repair will be introduced at the AWR meeting here this week. The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF),
During the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction 2011 Congress (AWR), there will also be poster presentations featuring use of TIGR® Matrix for ventral hernia repair and initial preclinical evaluation of TIGR® Matrix in an infection model.
The Ireland-based company introduced the product at the recent European Hernia Society (“EHS”) meet in Belgium. Ventral (or incisional) hernias, which generally occur in the abdominal wall around a previous surgical incision, results in a bulge or a
is a result of a physical weakness of the posterior abdominal wall resulting in an unobservable, unpalpable bulge of the underlying tissues ie a bulge that cannot be seen or felt with your hands/fingers.
Also, he said, the tack could not have fallen into the wall of the small bowel if it had been properly sutured to the lining of the stomach. But that was only the beginning, Dr. Cohen said, and Mr. Rosado's “spiraling complications” could have been
The Oregon Clinic's Hernia Center Offers Facts to Recognize ...
Misconceptions Often Prevent Individuals from Seeking Treatment for this Common, Easily Treated Condition -
Portland, Ore., June 14, 2011 - Every time Chuck Fuller (not his real name) coughed, the lower left side of his abdomen hurt. But it wasn’t until a few weeks later when he noticed a lump protruding from the same region of his body that he decided to seek medical help. “I thought it might be something serious, like a tumor, and I was greatly relieved when it turned out to be just a hernia,” he said. “After a short operation and nearly painless recovery period, I was good as new.”
Fuller had an inguinal hernia, which is the most common type of hernia. Heavy lifting, strenuous sports, obesity, straining during urination or bowel movements, even prolonged bouts of coughing or sneezing -- anything that puts pressure on the abdominal muscles -- can result in this type of hernia, so called because the affected area is along the inguinal canal in the groin region, an area that can affect both men and women.”
Fuller’s surgeon is Jason C. Gilster, MD, Medical Director of The Oregon Clinic’s Pacific Northwest Hernia Center. Though certainly less dangerous than many medical conditions, Dr. Gilster cautions that inguinal hernias can become deadly if ignored too long. “Men tend to overlook this type of condition, figuring it will eventually go away,” he said. “But this is a myth. Once you have a hernia, it’s there forever, until you have it fixed. Additionally, some hernias can become life-threatening.”
Hernias are caused by weak spots or ruptures in various parts of the body, most commonly in the lower abdominal wall and the groin area or near the region of the navel or previous surgical sites. More than five million people in the U.S. are living with an abdominal wall hernia, and about 27% of the male population will develop this type of hernia during their lifetime (compared to 3% of women). It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people avoid seeking help for a hernia because they fear a painful, long recovery.
According to Dr. Gilster, a surgeon who specializes in hernias, the general public needs more education about the subject. Since June is National Hernia Awareness Month, he offers the following facts that everyone should know about this misunderstood condition:
* Hernias can happen to anyone, not just the elderly and not just men. Babies can be born with hernias and many men get inguinal hernias when they're younger. They can also result from a weakened spot in the abdominal wall of a woman who has had a Cesarean section.
Abdominal Wall Hernia - Bookshelf
Abdominal wall hernias, principles and management
ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIAS is the most up-to-date, comprehensive reference on all aspects of hernia repair.Essentials of Abdominal Wall Hernias
" A concise, comprehensive and up-to-date text on Abdominal Wall Hernias.Abdominal wall hernia
Essentials of surgery, scientific principles and practice
Femoral hernias occur into the femoral canal. Hernias of the Anterior Abdominal Wall Umbilical hernia. Results from an abdominal wall defect at the ...Surgical care at the district hospital
Abdominal wall hernia 8 An abdominal wall hernia is a protrusion of a viscus or part of a viscus through an abnormal opening in the wall of the abdominal ...Directory Information Directory
Hernia - Wikipedia
User-edited article about hernia, a protrusion of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ through weak muscular tissue. Includes characteristics, treatment, types, and hernia in pop culture.
Abdominal wall hernia - WrongDiagnosis.com
Abdominal wall hernia symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment information for Abdominal wall hernia (Abdominal Hernia) with alternative diagnoses, ...
Abdominal Hernia Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and Causes ...
Abdominal Hernia information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis.
Abdominal Wall Hernia | LIVESTRONG.COM
Abdominal Wall Hernia. Lifestyle, fitness & health information about Abdominal Wall Hernia. Complications of an Untreated Incarcerated Ventral Hernia, ...
Hernia
It is commonly used to describe a weakness in the abdominal wall. ... Inguinal hernia: Makes up 75% of all abdominal wall hernias and occurring up to 25 times more often in men ...