by editor | Oct 18, 2014 | abdominal, AWR, Evidence, Hernia, Published
F. Ruiz-Jasbon, J. Norrby, M.-L. Ivarsson, S. Björck Published: Hernia. 2014 Oct;18(5):723-30 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-014-1249-1 Abstract PurposeConventional meshes for hernia repair and abdominal wall reinforcement are usually made from polypropylene, polyester or other...
by editor | May 26, 2014 | abdominal, AWR, Evidence, Hernia, Published
B. Stephan, B. Ramshaw, B. Forman Published: Surg Technol Int. 2015 May;26:135-42. Abstract Patients with complex ventral/incisional hernias often undergo an abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). These operations have a high cost of care and often result in a long...
by editor | Feb 22, 2014 | Breast Reconstruction, Evidence, Published
Peter Schrenk Breast Cancer Center, Kepler University Clinic, Linz, Austria Author for correspondence: peter.schrenk@liwest.at External site Abstract Background The use of acellular dermal or synthetic matrices has improved the functional and cosmetic outcome of...
by editor | Feb 1, 2013 | Breast Reconstruction, Evidence, Published
Becker, H., Lind, JG. Aesth Plast Surg (2013) 37:914–921 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-013-0171-8 Abstract Recent evidence suggests that the use of acellular dermal matrices in prosthetic breast reconstruction, revision or augmentation may be associated with an increased risk...
