[Use and evaluation of the usefulness of synthetic materials-- Dallop, Marlex and Gore-tex in alloplasty of ventral hernia].

A trial was undertaken of the usefulness in alloplasty of abdominal hernias of three synthetic materials--Polish polyester net Dallop, polypropylene net Marlex and Gore-tex prostheses of soft tissues. In three 10-case groups of patients referred for correction of abdominal hernias Dallop, Marlex and Gore-tex were used. In the performed operations the use of synthetic materials made possible quick, simple and effective repair of tissue defect in abdominal wall.