A “New” Nonmesh Technique for Inguinal Hernia Repair: Revisiting E. Wyllys Andrews and His Imbricating Operation
The use of prosthetic mesh to repair inguinal hernias has been common practice at surgical centers around the world for more than 30 years. Open tissue repairs are the alternative for patients who cannot have, do not want, or are not offered mesh. Open tissue repairs are troubled by inferior recurre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2023-09-01
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Series: | Annals of Surgery Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/AS9.0000000000000310 |