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Incisional hernia /

All general surgeons, and especially hernia surgeons, will benefit from this book. It contains a complete update on the research and pathogenesis of the incisional hernia. The volume describes all important diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and evaluates the appropriate use of each procedure for...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Schumpelick, V. (Volker), Kingsnorth, A. N.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, [1999]
Subjects:
Ventral hernia > Surgery.
Abdominal wall > Surgery.
Surgery, Operative.
Hernia, Ventral > surgery.
Abdominal Muscles > surgery.
Postoperative Complications.
Reoperation.
Surgical Procedures, Operative > methods.
Surgery, Operative > Congresses.
Ventral hernia > Surgery > Congresses.
Abdominal wall > Surgery > Congresses.
Hernie abdominale > Chirurgie.
Paroi abdominale > Chirurgie.
Chirurgie opératoire.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Anatomy
  • Woundhealing
  • Basics of abdominal wall defects: Epidemiology and Pathogenesis; Principles of repair
  • Repair of the abdominal wall (indications, techniques and results): Primary abdominal wall hernias; Closure of laparotomy; Incisional hernia
  • Recurrent inguinal hernia
  • Pitfalls, complications, and quality control
  • Conclusion.