Acellular Dermal Matrix Compared with Synthetic Implant Material for Repair of Ventral Hernia in the Setting of Peri-Operative <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Implant Contamination: A Rabbit Model

Abstract

Our study demonstrates that ADM resists surgical site infection caused by S. aureus in an animal model without compromising the ventral hernia repair. This ability of ADM grafts to perform well in the setting of infection is most likely attributable to their capacity to vascularize and aid clearance of bacteria.