Timing of repair and mesh use in traumatic abdominal wall defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literature
Abstract Background Traumatic abdominal wall hernias or defects (TAWDs) after blunt trauma are rare and comprehensive literature on this topic is scarce. Altogether, there is no consensus about optimal methods and timing of repair, resulting in a surgeon’s dilemma. The aim of this study was to analy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-019-0271-0 |