e-PTFE patch for congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene sheet, of variable thickness, used to close large diaphragmatic defects that cannot be closed primarily; distinct from the already-catalogued e-PTFE vascular graft, which is a tube for vessels, not a soft-tissue patch.
How it is used
Repair of congenital (Bochdalek) diaphragmatic hernia when the defect is too large for direct suture closure.
Clinical tip
It lacks enough elasticity to keep up with the child's growth, causing early suture breakdown and recurrence in up to 28-50% of series; direct primary closure is preferred when possible.
Sources
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