Polypropylene mesh: evidence for lack of carcinogenicity

Tumors related to the implantation of surgical grade polypropylene in humans have never been reported. In this commentary we present a balanced review of the information on what is known regarding the host response to polypropylene and provide data as to why the potential for carcinogenicity of poly...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International Urogynecology Journal 2014-05, Vol.25 (5), p.573-576
Hauptverfasser:	Moalli, Pamela, Brown, Bryan, Reitman, Maureen T. F., Nager, Charles W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biocompatible Materials - adverse effects Carcinogenesis - chemically induced Foreign Bodies - complications Gynecology Humans Medicine Medicine & Public Health Polypropylenes - adverse effects Special Contribution Surgical Mesh - adverse effects Urology
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Zusammenfassung:	Tumors related to the implantation of surgical grade polypropylene in humans have never been reported. In this commentary we present a balanced review of the information on what is known regarding the host response to polypropylene and provide data as to why the potential for carcinogenicity of polypropylene mesh is exceedingly small.
ISSN:	0937-3462 1433-3023
DOI:	10.1007/s00192-014-2343-8