BACKGROUND: The ideal technique for the use of AlloDerm (LifeCell Corp) in complicated
ventral hernia repair has not been defined. The expense of these products mandates careful …

Multiple techniques have been employed for the repair of abdominal incisional hernias with
varying rates of success. Primary fascial apposition and prosthetic implantation have been …

Background A complex ventral hernia repair (CVHR) involves a compromised surgical field
where gastrointestinal, biliary, and genitourinary procedures are performed. Complex …

BACKGROUND: The ability of biologic mesh to remodel into native fascia and prevent
hernia recurrence in complicated repairs is appealing. However, few long-term data exist …

BACKGROUND: Surgeons continue to search for the ideal prosthetic material to repair
complex abdominal wall hernias. Recently, a new biologic material was introduced into the …

Definitive repair of recurrent ventral hernias using abdominal wall reconstruction techniques
is an essential tool in the armentarium for general and plastic surgeons. Despite the great …

BACKGROUND: Contaminated abdominal wall fascial defects present a challenging
problem. The use of human acellular dermal matrix (AlloDerm; LifeCell Corp., Branchburg …

Background: Innovative types of biologic mesh have provided new alternatives to ventral
incisional hernia repair, especially in the face of contamination. The authors studied the …

Objectives To determine the efficacy and describe the evolution of the “components
separation” technique for abdominal wall repair in 200 consecutive patients. Design …

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