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Vicryl Mesh in Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
Herbert J. Buchsbaum, MD;
Wayne Christopherson, MD;
Samuel Lifshitz, MD;
Steven Bernstein, MD
Arch Surg. 1985;120(12):1389-1391.
Abstract
• A new synthetic absorbable mesh made of polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) fiber was used to reconstruct the pelvic floor in seven women undergoing pelvic exenteration. The technique is described. The follow-up ranged from three to 31 months and no patient developed a bowel problem. The material seems to be appropriate for this use, is completely absorbed, and acts as a latticework for the deposition of granulation tissue. The technique can be applied in patients requiring pelvic irradiation following surgery for malignant neoplasms of the gastrointestinal or genitourinary tracts. The small bowel is effectively held out of the pelvis and the radiation field, and is spared the effects of the radiation beam.
(Arch Surg 1985;120:1389-1391)
Author Affiliations
From the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas. Dr Buchsbaum is now with University of Pittsburgh, Magee-Womens Hospital.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication Aug 15, 1985.
Reprint requests to Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pittsburgh, Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Dr Buchsbaum).
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