To mesh or not to mesh with polypropylene: does carcinogenesis in animals matter?

Int Urogynecol J. 2014 May;25(5):569-71. doi: 10.1007/s00192-013-2239-z. Epub 2014 Mar 11.

Abstract

Polypropylene in sheets has been been found to be carcinogenic in some laboratory animals. Although no human carcinogenicity has been reported, long-term follow-up in humans implanted with polypropylene mesh will be important.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinogenesis / chemically induced*
  • Mice
  • Polypropylenes / adverse effects*
  • Rats
  • Surgical Mesh / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Polypropylenes