Open Repair of Ventral Incisional Hernias

Despite advances in many fields of surgery, incisional hernias still remain a significant problem. There is a lack of general consensus among surgeons regarding optimal treatment. A surgeon's approach is often based on tradition rather than clinical evidence. The surgeon's treatment plan s...

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Published in:	The Surgical clinics of North America Vol. 88; no. 1; pp. 61 - 83
Main Authors:	Shell, Dan H., MD, de la Torre, Jorge, MD, Andrades, Patricio, MD, Vasconez, Luis O., MD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-02-2008
Subjects:	Hernia, Ventral - epidemiology Hernia, Ventral - etiology Hernia, Ventral - surgery Humans Incidence Laparotomy - adverse effects Postoperative Complications Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods Surgery Surgical Mesh Suture Techniques Treatment Outcome
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