Author(s) : Burger, J.W.A. , Luijendijk, R.W. , Hop, W.C.J. , Halm, J.A. , Verdaasdonk, E.G. , Jeekel, J.

Description : OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the best treatment of incisional hernia, taking into account recurrence, complications, discomfort, cosmetic result, and patient satisfaction. BACKGROUND: Long-term results of incisional hernia repair are lacking. Retrospectiv...

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Language(s) : English

Subject(s) : Male , Comparative Study , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Middle aged , Follow-Up Studies , Risk Factors , Longitudinal Studies , Recurrence , Patient Satisfaction , Esthetics , *Surgical Mesh , *Sutures , Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/complications , Cicatrix/etiology , Hernia, Ventral/etiology/surgery , Intestinal Obstruction/etiology , Laparotomy/*adverse effects , Pain, Postoperative/etiology , Polypropylenes , Postoperative Complications/*surgery , Surgical Wound Infection/complications

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Publication Date(s) : 2004-01-01