Comparison of Two Porcine-Derived Materials for Repairing Abdominal Wall Defects in Rats
2011

Comparison of Two Porcine-Derived Materials for Repairing Abdominal Wall Defects in Rats

Sample size: 50 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Liu Zhengni, Tang Rui, Zhou Zhiyuan, Wang Zhicheng, Huichun Gu, Yan Lin

Primary Institution: Shanghai Ninth Hospital affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine

Hypothesis

The study aims to compare the mechanical properties, host responses, and incorporation of porcine small intestine submucosa (PSIS) and porcine acellular dermal matrix (PADM) in a rat model of abdominal wall defect repair.

Conclusion

PSIS showed weaker mechanical properties prior to implantation, but after implantation, it induced more pronounced host responses and better incorporation into host tissues than PADM.

Supporting Evidence

  • PADM showed more dense collagen deposition and stronger mechanical properties than PSIS prior to implantation.
  • Both PADM and PSIS showed significant contraction by week 12.
  • PSIS induced more pronounced host responses and showed better incorporation into host tissues than PADM.

Takeaway

The study tested two materials used to fix holes in rat bellies and found that one material, PSIS, worked better with the rat's body than the other, PADM.

Methodology

Fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats were used to compare PSIS and PADM for abdominal wall defect repair, with evaluations at multiple time points post-implantation.

Potential Biases

Potential bias in the assessment of histological and mechanical properties due to subjective evaluation methods.

Limitations

The study was limited to a rat model and may not fully represent human responses to these materials.

Participant Demographics

Fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats, each weighing 200–250 g.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.01

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0020520

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