Outcomes following repair of incarcerated and strangulated ventral hernias with or without synthetic mesh
Abstract Background The use of synthetic mesh for ventral hernia repair under contaminated conditions is a controversial issue due to the considerable risk of surgical site infection (SSI). This study aimed to review the outcomes of repair of incarcerated and strangulated ventral hernias with or wit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-07-01
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Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-017-0143-4 |