Current practice of abdominal wall closure in elective surgery – Is there any consensus?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Development of incisional hernia after open abdominal surgery remains a major cause of post-operative morbidity. The aim of this study was to determine the current practice of surgeons in terms of access to and closure of the abdomin...

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Main Authors: Ridwelski Karsten, Seidlmayer Christoph, Diener Markus K, Knebel Phillip, Rahbari Nuh N, Stöltzing Hartmut, Seiler Christoph M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/9/8