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Alternatives to mesh

In regards to TelaBio, is it considered a lightweight mesh or a mid-weight mesh, in regards to its tensile strength, and furthermore, what is its pore size? Reason I ask is because Physiomesh was just recalled because it was too lightweight and from a lot of recurrences, from what I’m finding online, and I just worry about macroporous mesh(es) now being weak. Have you used TelaBio for ventral repair(s) yet? Is there a macroporous mesh with mid-weight strength characteristics? I know you’ve all said there isn’t a lot, if any, long term data on the subject, but surely there’s a way to test the tensiel strength of macroporous synthetic and biologic mesh(es) to see which is going to as comfortable as it is strong…. I hope

I am trying to do research because I myself have a hernia that needs repaired and I’m a worrier; but I digress. In regards to patient pain after a hernia repair w/ mesh from the foreign material in the body: shouldn’t I be looking at the contraction rate(s) of all the different mesh(es) on the market to find out which one reacts best in the human body?

I say this because in my mind… A hernia is a hole, like a blown tire w/ tubing sticking out, and you need something to cover said hole. So if the mesh used contracts, shrinks, and balls up after its implanted in the body. Wouldn’t the mesh need to be a lot bigger to compensate for said contraction/ shrinking/ balling up to ultimately make sure the hole is covered up? Thus, you have more foreign material(s) in the body because your body is rejecting the mesh. Wouldn’t this be the best factor?