Do Nano-crystalline Silver-Coated Hernia Grafts Reduce Infection?

Adiguzel E. N., Esen E., Aylaz G., Yagiz B. K., KIYAN M., DOĞAN A., ...More

WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.42, no.11, pp.3537-3542, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00268-018-4661-3
  • Journal Name: WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.3537-3542
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose Inguinal hernia repairs are the most common interventions in adults in general surgery clinics. Depending on the type of mesh and repair, the incidence of mesh-related infection ranges from 0.6 to 8%. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is the most common microorganism causing graft infection. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of nano-crystalline silver-coated polypropylene grafts against graft infection created with MRSA in rats.