The Radiologic Appearance of Prosthetic Materials Used in Hernia Repair and a Recommended Classification

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Karl A. LeBlanc · Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

Abstract

The visibility of meshes varies from not visible at all (e.g., Ultrapro), to hardly discernible (Prolene), to readily seen (Composix), and finally to the always visible (Dualmesh). Radiopaque properties of meshes have been insufficiently recognized by both the manufacturers and clinicians.

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Hernia repair and management Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies

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Published in: American Journal of Roentgenology

Volume 201, Issue 6, pp. 1180-1183

DOI: 10.2214/ajr.13.10703

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The Radiologic Appearance of Prosthetic Materials Used in Hernia Repair and a Recommended Classification

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