In:
International Surgery, International College of Surgeons, Vol. 99, No. 5 ( 2014-09-01), p. 534-542
Abstract:
Abdominal wall hernias are a common problem in the general population. A Western estimate reveals that the lifetime risk of developing a hernia is about 2%.1–3 As a result, hernia repairs likely comprise the most frequent general surgery operations. More than 20 million hernias are estimated to be repaired every year around the world.4 Numerous repair techniques have been described to date however tension-free mesh repairs are widely used today because of their low hernia recurrence rates. Nevertheless, there are some ongoing debates regarding the ideal approach (open or laparoscopic),5,6 the ideal anesthesia (general, local, or regional),7,8 and the ideal mesh (standard polypropylene or newer meshes).9,10
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0020-8868
,
2520-2456
DOI:
10.9738/INTSURG-D-14-00063.1
Language:
English
Publisher:
International College of Surgeons
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2151533-5
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