Research Article

Fixation of Light Weight Polypropylene Mesh with n-Butyl-2-cyanocrylate in Pelvic Floor Surgery: Experimental Design Approach in Sheep for Effectiveness Evaluation

Table 2

Clinical signs monitored during in vivo study.

ParameterScore

ClaudicationNone = 0; mild = 1; moderate = 2; severe = 3
PostureNone = 0; it stands up without forcing but with difficult = 1; it needs to be forced to stand up = 2; does not stand up even being forced = 3
Mucous colorationPink = 0; pale = 1; cyanotic = 3
Corporal temperatureFever: none = 0; mild = 1; severe = 3
Wound appearanceInflammation: none = 0; mild = 1; moderate = 2; severe = 3
Food ingestionDecrease on ingestion: none = 0; mild = 1; moderate = 2; complete anorexia = 3
Feces/urineNormal = 0; abnormal = 3
Total score21