Outcomes of Synthetic Mesh in Contaminated Ventral Hernia Repairs

2013308 citationsJournal Article

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Alfredo M. Carbonell · University Medical Center

William S. Cobb · University Hospital and Clinics

Yuri W. Novitsky · University Hospitals Case Medical Center

Michael J. Rosen · University Hospitals Case Medical Center

Abstract

Although perhaps not yet considered standard of care in the United States, we have demonstrated favorable infection, recurrence, and mesh removal rates associated with the use of synthetic mesh in contaminated VHR.

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Hernia repair and management Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Stoma care and complications

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Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 217, Issue 6, pp. 991-998

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.07.382

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