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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Published in:	Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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
Subjects:	abdominal wall mesh reconstruction
Online Access:	http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1699196