INTRODUCTION The concept of using a mesh to repair hernias was introduced over 50
years ago. Mesh repair is now standard in most countries and widely accepted as superior …

Background. Several factors influence the risk of recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery;
however, a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-related risk factors for recurrence …

Hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide, with a
multi-billion dollar global market. Implant design remains a critical challenge for the …

Background Effective repair of hernia is a difficult task. There have been many advances in
hernia repair techniques over the past 50 years, but new strategies must be considered to …

3. Burcharth J, Andresen K, Pommergaard HC, Bisgaard T, Rosenberg J. Direct inguinal
hernias and anterior surgical approach are risk factors for female inguinal hernia …

Background The aetiology and pathogenesis of abdominal wall hernia formation is complex.
Optimal treatment of hernias depends on a full understanding of the pathophysiological …

Abdominal wall hernias occur when tissue structure and function are lost at the load-bearing
muscle, tendon, and fascial layer, leading to a loss of structural integrity at the musculo …

The periodontal ligament (PDL) is a group of highly aligned and organized connective tissue
fibers that intervenes between the root surface and the alveolar bone. The unique …

Calcium alginate has been proved to favor the skin ulcer healing and collagen synthesis
was a critical factor for the wound closure. The present study was to elucidate the …

Importance Umbilical hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed general surgical
procedures. However, there is little consensus about the factors that lead to umbilical hernia …