Evaluation of porcine dermal collagen (Permacol) used in abdominal wall reconstruction

Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of pelvic reconstruction with porcine dermal collagen mesh following extra-levator abdominoperineal excision for primary rectal cancer

“…Perineal wound complications are a significant clinical problem after ELAPE. Yet, in our experience, collagen meshes can usually be retained despite wound infections and appear to be a substantial advantage for biomechanical pelvic floor reconstruction [27]. The incidence of wound failure in our study population was within the published range, but the consequences were less significant.…”

Dermal collagen matrices for ventral hernia repair: comparative analysis in a rat model

“…Fourteen patients or 20% presented with recurrent hernias. Hsu et al [23] evaluated the outcomes of 28 patients that underwent abdominal wall repair using Permacol. Three of the 28 (10.7%) patients developed a recurrent hernia.…”

Porcine Dermal Collagen Prevents Seroma Formation After Mastectomy and Axillary Dissection in Rats

“…It is a non-allergenic and non-toxic material which is structurally similar to human dermis. Its 3-dimensional structure increases fibroblast infiltration and neovascularization (5)(6)(7)(8). In repair of abdominal wall defects, it was seen that seroma formation was lower when porcine dermal collagen was used (6,9).…”