BACKGROUND: The surgical repair of abdominal wall defects that cannot be closed
primarily in contaminated fields is a difficult problem. The use of nonabsorbable synthetic …

BACKGROUND: Few good surgical options exist for the repair of complex anterior
abdominal wall defects, particularly those in which bacterial contamination is present. The …

BACKGROUND: Ventral hernia repair in the face of a contaminated field or with
questionable skin coverage requires either complex abdominal wall flaps or a staged repair …

BACKGROUND: Acellular human dermal matrix (AHDM) has mechanical properties suitable
for complex abdominal wall reconstructions and physiologic properties that allow more …

Background: Incisional hernias with history of recurrence or infection remain a challenge,
with high postoperative morbidity and recurrence rates. The purpose of this study is to …

The use of prosthetic mesh for the tension-free repair of incisional hernias has been shown
to be more effective than primary suture repair. Unfortunately, prosthetic materials can be a …

A ventral hernia and a contaminated surgical field are a difficult surgical combination. We
hypothesize that acellular human dermis (AHD) can be a suitable biological tissue …

Background: Acellular dermal matrices have been increasingly used in abdominal wall
reconstruction. Unique characteristics of these grafts have allowed surgeons to reconstruct …

Incisional hernias commonly occur following abdominal wall surgery. Human acellular
dermal matrices (HADM) are widely used in abdominal wall defect repair. Xenograft …

BACKGROUND: The role of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in abdominal wall reconstruction
(AWR) is unclear. The aim of this study was to review the management, complications, and …