Morphological changes in the implantation zone of Prolen and Esfil reticular endoprostheses

Comparative histological and electron microscopic study of tissues in the zone of implantation of polypropylene endoprostheses Prolen and Esfil was carried out in mice. Implantation of a reticular endoprosthesis Esfil was associated with a more pronounced infiltration with neutrophilic granulocytes, macrophages, and lymphocytes. Both nets were characterized by pronounced integration in the adjacent tissues in the implantation zone and can be recommended for clinical use. © Springer Science+Business Media, Inc. 2006.