Hernia recurrence and infection rate in elective complex abdominal wall repair using biologic mesh

Hernia recurrence and infection rate in elective complex abdominal wall repair using biologic mesh

Abstract Background Elective complex ventral hernia repairs, done using synthetic mesh in patients with comorbidities, can result in mesh related complications such as hernia recurrence or infection. We studied hernia recurrence and surgical site occurrences after elective complex repairs in predomi...

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Main Authors: John J. Kanitra, Andrea L. Hess, Pamela S. Haan, Cheryl I. Anderson, Srinivas Kavuturu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Abdominal wall reconstruction
Ventral hernia
Biologic mesh
Infection
Recurrence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0640-3

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