2013
DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.34767
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Abstract: Use of textile structures for reinforcement of pelvic floor structures has to consider mechanical forces to the implant, which are quite different to the tension free conditions of the abdominal wall. Thus, biomechanical analysis of textile devices has to include the impact of strain on stretchability and effective porosity. Prolift V R and Prolift 1 M V R , developed for tension free conditions, were tested by measuring stretchability and effective porosity applying mechanical strain. For comparison, we used … Show more

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“…The stiffness of mesh determined in ex vivo testing may dramatically change following implantation, tensioning and loading. For example, Gynemesh PS undergoes a complete loss of porosity and an increase of stiffness at strains of just 4.9 N/cm, demonstrating the instability of mesh properties in response to even small loads 24, 25 . When the stiffness of implanted material is high, stressshielding of the underlying and associated tissues may increase the activity of MMPs resulting in tissue degeneration and a loss of mechanical integrity 26-29 .…”
Section: Commentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The stiffness of mesh determined in ex vivo testing may dramatically change following implantation, tensioning and loading. For example, Gynemesh PS undergoes a complete loss of porosity and an increase of stiffness at strains of just 4.9 N/cm, demonstrating the instability of mesh properties in response to even small loads 24, 25 . When the stiffness of implanted material is high, stressshielding of the underlying and associated tissues may increase the activity of MMPs resulting in tissue degeneration and a loss of mechanical integrity 26-29 .…”
Section: Commentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The stiffness of mesh determined in ex vivo testing may dramatically change following implantation, tensioning and loading. For example, Gynemesh PS undergoes a complete loss of porosity and an increase of stiffness at strains of just 4.9 N/cm, demonstrating the instability of mesh properties in response to even small loads 24,25 . When the stiffness of implanted material is high, stressshielding of the underlying and associated tissues may increase the activity of MMPs resulting in tissue degeneration and a loss of mechanical integrity [26][27][28][29] .…”
Section: Commentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The closer it is to the clamp, the earlier the region of the mesh will detach from the gelatin because the tensile loading leads to strongly deformed rhomboidal pores that cut through the tissue. The change of pore size and shape that we observed during loading in the debonded section has also been investigated for meshes before ingrowth in [10]. Obviously the porosity of the meshes influences the healing process and scarring and therefore it needs more attention.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 94%