Polyglycolic acid (Dexon) mesh graft for abdominal wound support in healing-compromised patients.

In 25 patients operated on for colorectal carcinoma via a paramedian incision, the anterior fascia of the rectus muscle was strengthened with a polyglycolic acid mesh graft. No adverse effects related to the mesh were detectable in these potentially contaminated patients, and none showed any sign of wound infection or wound herniation. The polyglycolic acid mesh graft thus can be successfully used as a support for abdominal wounds, especially in patients at elevated risk of infection or rupture of the wound.