Purpose To systematically review technical aspects and treatment regimens of botulinum
toxin A (BTA) injections in the lateral abdominal wall musculature. We also investigated the …

Purpose To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and short and long-term postoperative results of
using BTA. Methods We conducted a systematic review following the recommendations of …

Introduction Operative management of complex ventral hernia still remains a significant
challenge for surgeons. Closure of large defects in the unprepared abdomen has serious …

Abdominal wall surgeons have developed a host of tools to help facilitate fascial closure.
Botulinum toxin A is one of the most recently identified treatments and has grown in …

Introduction Repair of complex ventral hernia presents a significant challenge plagued by
high morbidity and recurrence. Recent studies have demonstrated significant benefits …

Purpose Complex ventral hernia repair (CVHR) encompasses patient optimization, primary
fascial closure (PFC), mesh reinforcement and component separation technique (CST), if …

Background Incisional hernia repair is burdened with recurrence, pain and disability. The
repair is usually carried out with a textile mesh fixed between the layers of the abdominal …

Background Improved outcomes of abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) have been shown
when tension-free fascial closure (TFFC) is achieved. Our objective was to determine the …

Introduction Incisional hernia with loss of domain (IHLD) remains a surgical challenge. Its
management requires complex approaches including specific preoperative and intra …

Highlights•Chinese classification system serves as a useful tool for better understanding of
ventral abdominal wall defects.•The appropriate application of various mesh, as well as CST …