early experience with the use of prosthetic mesh as fascia replacement in structural abdominal wall reconstruction

early experience with the use of prosthetic mesh as fascia replacement in structural abdominal wall reconstruction

Background: Abdominal wall defects occur from various causes and require reconstruction. autogenous tissue is often insufficient and incisional hernia often results. prosthetic mesh is a proven substitute to autogenous tissue but reports on its use is uncommon in our practice environment.Aim: the a...

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Main Authors: I A Adigun, J K Olabanji, A O Oladele, O O Lawal, G H Alabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2007-07-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Subjects:
abdominal wall
mesh
reconstruction
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1699196
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