Background: Mesh implantation during abdominal wall reconstruction decreases rates of
ventral hernia recurrence and has become the dominant method of repair. The authors …

Background: The principal approach to abdominal wall reconstruction requires implantation
of mesh to decrease ventral hernia recurrence. This study compared current surgical …

Background Despite the prevalence of ventral hernias, there is little agreement as to the
most appropriate technique or prosthetic to repair these defects. Our objective was to …

Abdominal wall reconstruction is a rapidly evolving area of surgical interest. Due to the
increase in prevalence and size of ventral hernias and the high recurrence rates, the …

Selection of mesh for ventral hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction can be
challenging. Since the adoption of a tension-free mesh repair, the recurrence rates and …

Background Nomenclature for mesh insertion during ventral hernia repair is inconsistent
and confusing. Several terms, including 'inlay','sublay'and 'underlay', can refer to the same …

Hypothesis Long-term (5-year) recurrence rates are comparable between onlay vs
retrorectus mesh-reinforced ventral hernia repairs. Design Retrospective study of …

Background The current standard of treatment for most ventral hernias is a mesh-based
repair. Little is known about the safety and efficacy of biologic versus nonbiologic grafts. A …

Background This study sought to identify the incidence, indications, and predictors of
abdominal reoperation and mesh explantation following open ventral hernia repair with …

Introduction of meshes for reinforcement has revolutionized the results of abdominal wall
reconstructive surgery. Patients, even with former hopeless abdominal wall conditions, can …