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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Biologic or Synthetic Prosthetics?
Course Description and Objectives
Abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair are common surgical procedures that often require supportive prosthetics. The majority of materials used today are composed of synthetic materials; however, more technologies have introduced the more common use of biologic prosthetics. There are both human and animal acellularized dermal grafts currently being used for this application. Despite the availability of a number of product types with different characteristics, very little systematic evaluation has been done to determine which prosthetic material would be most effective for a patient’s particular clinical condition. This monograph reviews the characteristics of the types of prosthetics available, and relates them to clinical applications. These considerations may guide surgeons in choosing the best product type for hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstructions.
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:
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Understand the clinical challenges in the use biologic and synthetic prosthetics for abdominal wall and hernia repair |
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Outline the ideal characteristics of biologic and synthetic prosthetics in various clinical settings |
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Discuss the types of biologic and synthetic prosthetic materials available |
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Review the different characteristics of biologic and synthetic prosthetics |
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Summarize general guidelines for the use of different supportive materials in abdominal wall and hernia repair |
Target Audience
This activity is intended for general surgeons and other healthcare professionals who are interested in the use of prosthetics and biologic prosthetics for abdominal wall and hernia repair.
Accreditation Statement
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Medium Used
Monograph—This activity is a monograph created de novo to meet the needs of the targeted audience.
Method of Participation
The estimated time to complete this activity is 1 hour. Credit no longer available. Course has expired.
Editor
David Easter, MD, FACS
Professor of Clinical Surgery
Department of Surgery
UCSD Medical Center
San Diego, California
Release Date: October 9, 2006 • Termination Date: October 8, 2008 |
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