Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734464 | Surgery | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
In our population of primarily cancer patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center bridged repair for abdominal wall reconstruction is associated with worse outcomes than mesh-reinforced abdominal wall reconstruction. Particularly when employing acellular dermal matrix, reinforced repairs should be used for abdominal wall reconstruction whenever possible.
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Authors
Salvatore MD, PhD, Patrick B. MD, FACS, Donald P. MD, FACS, Jun PhD, Charles E. MD, FACS,