by editor | May 13, 2016 | abdominal, AWR, Evidence, Hernia
H. Söderbäck, H. Mahteme, P. Hellman, and G. Sandblom Published online: Front Surg. 2016; 3: 28 DOI 10.3389/fsurg.2016.00028 Abstract Wound dehiscence and incisional hernia are potentially serious complications following abdominal surgery. Although prophylactic...
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 | Apr 16, 2012 | abdominal, AWR, Breast Reconstruction, Evidence, Hernia, Published
H. Hjort, T. Mathisen, A. Alves, G. Clermont, J. P. Boutrand Published: 05 October 2011 Hernia. 2012 Apr;16(2):191-7 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-011-0885-y Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biocompatibility, local tissue effects and performance of the...