[How to choose a mesh for the treatment of incisional hernias?]. / Comment choisir une prothèse pour le traitement des éventrations abdominales?
Ann Chir
; 129(3): 132-7, 2004 Apr.
Article
in Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15142809
ABSTRACT
The incidence of recurrences after raphy for treatment of incisional hernias has been reported as high as 50%. So, the use of a mesh is recommended for reinforcement of the parietal abdominal wall in the management of incisional hernias. Many types of mesh are presently available with different characteristics. The use of a mesh requires to choose the appropriate material, depending on the site of the implantation and the type of performed surgical procedure.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
/
Surgical Mesh
/
Hernia, Ventral
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Fr
Journal:
Ann Chir
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
France