Abstract
Large ventral and incisional hernias are challenging procedures often associated with significant morbidity and high risks of recurrence. While there are a variety of options available for the repair of these hernias, this chapter will focus on the open retromuscular technique for Ventral Hernia repairs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Illustrative Handbook of General Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 567-573 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319245577 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319245553 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Incisional hernia
- Mesh
- Open ventral hernia repair
- Retromuscular
- Rives-Stoppa
- Ventral hernia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine