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Mycro Mesh

tradename; a polytetrafluoroethylene patch; has a layered, microporous structure; used for repair of abdominal wall defects

Networked: 2 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Fluorocarbon Polymers: 75
    - Polytetrafluoroethylene: 6133
      - Mycro Mesh: 2
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
  - Fluorocarbon Polymers: 75
    - Polytetrafluoroethylene: 6133
      - Mycro Mesh: 2
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051
      - Fluorocarbon Polymers: 75
        Polytetrafluoroethylene: 6133
        Mycro Mesh: 2

Experts

1.	Athanasakis, E: 1 article (08/2000)
2.	Chalkiadakis, G: 1 article (08/2000)
3.	Chrysos, E: 1 article (08/2000)
4.	Kafetzakis, A: 1 article (08/2000)
5.	Prokopakis, G: 1 article (08/2000)
6.	Saridaki, Z: 1 article (08/2000)
7.	Vrahasotakis, N: 1 article (08/2000)
8.	Xynos, E: 1 article (08/2000)
9.	Zoras, O: 1 article (08/2000)

Related Diseases

1.	Cicatrix (Scar) 07/01/1996 - "To conclude: the Mycro Mesh prosthesis proved suitable for implantation in sites where it comes in contact with abdominal viscera and it provided good support for the formation of an organized neoperitoneum; the perforations in the prosthetic material improved implant integration; the macrophage response was not altered by the biomaterial and the tensile strength of the prosthesis increased as scar tissue formation and tissular integration of the prosthesis progressed."
2.	Inguinal Hernia (Direct Inguinal Hernia) 08/01/2000 - "The purpose of this study is to report the results of a tension-free repair technique using expanded polytetrafluoroethylene Gore-Tex Mycro Mesh in patients with inguinal hernias. " 08/01/2000 - "Surgical repair of inguinal hernia: tension free technique with prosthetic materials (Gore-Tex Mycro Mesh expanded polytetrafluoroethylene)."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Biocompatible Materials (Biomaterials)
2.	Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)