Repair of complex abdominal wall hernias with a cross-linked porcine acellular matrix: cross-sectional results of a Dutch cohort study.

Background: The use of synthetic mesh in potentially contaminated and contaminated incisional hernias may lead to a higher morbidity and mortality. Biological meshes may provide a solution, but since these meshes are rarely used, little is known about long-term results. The aim of this cohort study was to evaluate the long-term clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction following Permacol™ in complex abdominal wall hernia repair (CAWHR) patients in a cross-sectional fashion.

Superior clavicle plate with lateral extension for displaced lateral clavicle fractures: a prospective study.

Background: Until now there have been no prospective studies describing the results of using the superior clavicle plate with lateral extension in patients with displaced lateral clavicle fractures (Neer type 2). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of applying this plate for this specific type of fracture.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective study, seven patients (mean age 43, M:F; 6:1) with a fresh displaced lateral clavicle fracture were evaluated with a mean follow-up of 10 months.