Alloderm

[Marc Matthews - MedPro MMC X]

All,

Quick question . . . (As I just joined the website I am not sure if you have discussed this topic before.)

Is anyone having problems with Alloderm for abdominal wall reconstructions. We are having some recurrent hernias, infections, etc. I am wondering if anyone is finding that it is not being incorporated into the fascia and instead is just weakening over time. Patients are returning to clinic with complaints of recurrent hernias months to years out. I have placed it in several patients but stopped early on. I was concerned but had no data at that time.

What is everyone else seeing and what are people's feelings about this product and the porcine Surgisis product?

Thank you,

Marc R. Matthews, MD
Medical Director, Trauma Services, Maricopa Medical Center
Medical Director, Respiratory Care Services, Maricopa Medical Center
Associate Director, Arizona Burn Center, Maricopa Medical Center

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