Physicomechanical Evaluation of Polypropylene, Polyester, and Polytetrafluoroethylene Meshes for Inguinal Hernia Repair

Abstract

Significant differences exist between the physicomechanical properties of polypropylene, polyester, polytetrafluoroethylene, and partially absorbable mesh prostheses commonly used for inguinal hernia repair. Orientation of the mesh was also shown to be critical for the success of meshes, particularly those demonstrating anisotropy.