Title |
A new technique of “Marlex®‐peritoneal sandwich” in the repair of large incisional hernias
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Published in |
World Journal of Surgery, November 1991
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DOI | 10.1007/bf01665314 |
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Authors |
B. G. Matapurkar, Arun Kumar Gupta, Anil Kumar Agarwal |
Abstract |
Repair of a large abdominal wall incisional hernia is a difficult surgical problem with recurrence being a common complication. In addition, other complications such as hematomas, seromas, and sinus formation result from the use of foreign material. A new technique to obviate these complications was used in 60 patients with large incisional hernias repaired over the last 15 years. Marlex polypropylene mesh was used for repair, sandwiched between 2 layers of peritoneum of the overstretched hernia sac. There was no operative mortality and no recurrence in follow up from 3 years to 7 years. Postoperative complications encountered could be managed conservatively, without necessitating any major surgical procedure or mesh removal. |
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Student > Bachelor | 2 | 33% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 2 | 33% |
Researcher | 1 | 17% |
Unknown | 1 | 17% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 4 | 67% |
Materials Science | 1 | 17% |
Unknown | 1 | 17% |