Halm, J A; de Wall, L L; Steyerberg, E W; Jeekel, J; Lange, J F
Abstract
Prosthetic incisional hernia repair (PIHR) is superior to primary closure in preventing hernia recurrence. Serious complications have been associated with the use of prosthetic material. Complications of subsequent surgical interventions after prior PIHR in relation to its anatomical position were the objectives of this study.
Publication
World journal of surgery, 2007, Vol 31, Issue 2, p423