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Polyglactin 910

Known as: Polygalactin 910, Polyglactin 910 [Chemical/Ingredient], Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, polymer with hydroxyacetic acid 
A polyester used for absorbable sutures & surgical mesh, especially in ophthalmic surgery. 2-Hydroxy-propanoic acid polymer with polymerized… 
National Institutes of Health

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Temporary abdominal closure techniques: a prospective randomized trial comparing polyglactin 910 mesh and vacuum-assisted closure.
OBJECTIVE The options for abdominal coverage after damage control laparotomy or abdominal compartment syndrome vary by… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Risk factors for mesh erosion after transvaginal surgery using polypropylene (Atrium) or composite polypropylene/polyglactin 910 (Vypro II) mesh
The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with the occurrence of mesh erosion (ME) during the first… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Development and characterisation of silver-doped bioactive glass-coated sutures for tissue engineering and wound healing applications.
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Functional and morphologic properties of a modified mesh for inguinal hernia repair
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed operations. Next to conventional techniques, open and laparoscopic… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Continuous versus interrupted perineal repair with standard or rapidly absorbed sutures after spontaneous vaginal birth: a randomised controlled trial
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Prospective randomized trial of polyglactin 910 mesh to prevent recurrence of cystoceles and rectoceles.
OBJECTIVE Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of polyglactin 910 mesh in preventing recurrent cystoceles and rectoceles. STUDY… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Anterior colporrhaphy: a randomized trial of three surgical techniques.
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes after anterior colporrhaphy with the use of 3 different surgical… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Foreign body reaction to meshes used for the repair of abdominal wall hernias.
OBJECTIVE To investigate the local tissue reactions to meshes that had been removed from humans. DESIGN Open study SETTING… 
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Regeneration of peripheral nerve through a polyglactin tube
Polyglactin 910, a resorbable synthetic material, was used as a mesh‐tube to bridge defects (7 to 9 mm in length) in sectioned… 
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
A biologic comparison of polyglactin 910 and polyglycolic acid synthetic absorbable sutures.
Two synthetic absorbable sutures were implanted in rats for a comparative evaluation of breaking strength, tissue reaction and… 
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