| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2872076 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Previous thoracotomy, obesity, COPD, steroid use, and diabetes mellitus are common in patients in whom chest wall hernias develop. Prosthetic herniorrhaphy is not associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications relative to primary repair.
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Authors
Christopher W. MD, Mark S. MD, Francis C. MD, Dennis A. MD, PhD, K. Robert MD, Claude MD, Stephen D. MD, MS,