A biocompatible tissue implant, as well as methods for making and using such an implant, is provided. Preferably, the tissue implant is bioabsorbable. The tissue implant comprises one or more layers of a bioabsorbable polymeric foam having pores with an open cell structure. The tissue implant also includes...http://www.google.se/patents/US20030193104?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030193104 - Reinforced tissue implants and methods of manufacture and use