Reinforced tissue matrix to strengthen the abdominal wall following reversal of temporary ostomies or to treat incisional hernias

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Authors

Spencer P. Lake · Washington University in St. Louis

Amit Kumar Agarwal · The University of Texas Health Science Center

Abstract

RTMs were used successfully to treat parastomal and incisional hernias at ileostomy reversal, with no hernia recurrences and favorable outcomes after 1-month and 1-year.

Topics & Keywords

Stoma care and complications Hernia repair and management Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

Volume 16, Issue 3, pp. 823-832

DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i3.823

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