TissueDB/Materials/Power Mesh Fabric
Power mesh fabric is an elasticised stretch mesh textile used as a substrate layer in tissue-simulating laminates. In medical simulation it is most commonly cast under silicone rubber to provide a reinforced, suture-compatible substrate for skin, fascia, and aponeurosis layers.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair Simulator (Heo) | Cast under silicone rubber as a reinforced substrate for the skin layer and external oblique aponeurosis. Source: Heo et al. 2025, J Pediatr Surg 60:162232. |
Used In Simulators
| Simulator | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair Simulator (Heo) | Tissue-simulating substrate | Cast under silicone rubber to form a resilient, suture-compatible substrate for the skin and external oblique aponeurosis. Source: Heo et al. 2025, J Pediatr Surg 60:162232. |
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| Authors | Arturopelayo |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Power Mesh Fabric". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |