There are various types of abdominal wall defects, with various and sometimes overlapping
management options. Interventions can vary from simple coverage and contouring to …

Approaches to reconstruction of the abdominal wall is an evolving debate that is fueled by
innovations in surgical technique, advances in materials science, bioprosthetic device …

Defects of the abdominal wall have many etiologies, ranging from congenital malformations,
trauma, burns, and radiation to those caused by surgical intervention for a variety of disease …

Abdominal wall defects may arise from trauma, infection, and prior abdominal surgeries,
such as tumor resections. Although ideally reconstruction should be accomplished as soon …

Abdominal wall defects are some of the most common and challenging problems
encountered by plastic surgeons. A high proportion of patients with abdominal wall defects …

Complex abdominal wall defects present a significant challenge to the reconstructive
surgeon. They can result from numerous clinically devastating problems such as …

Resection of abdominal wall tumors often leaves patients with debilitating soft tissue defects.
Modern reconstructive techniques can be used to restore abdominal wall integrity. In this …

Reconstruction of complex defects of the central abdomen is both challenging and
technically demanding for plastic surgeons. Advancements in the use of pedicle and free …

Acquired defects of the abdominal wall primarily are caused by trauma, infection, ablative
resection of primary or recurrent tumors, complications of surgical procedures, radiation …

Reconstruction of complex defects of the anterior abdomen is both challenging and
technically demanding for reconstructive surgeons. Advancements in the use of pedicle and …