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Background The diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias is not always straightforward and may require additional investigative modalities. Real-time ultrasound is accurate, non-invasive, relatively inexpensive, and readily available. The value of ultrasound as an adjunctive tool in the diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias in both pre-operative and post-operative patients was studied. Study design Retrospective...
Background: It is accepted a priori that specialists of hernia surgery have better results than general surgeons who use the same or different techniques as part of their complete surgical repertoire. Methods: Results of general surgeons trained in the technique of hernia repair using a bilayer connected mesh device (BCMD) was compared to results of specialists and other general surgeons who used...
Background. Use of a bilayer polypropylene mesh device (BPMD) for inguinal hernia repair began in 1998. Intermediate follow-up is now available for patients undergoing repair by three groups of surgeons. Methods. Surgeons whose practice is dedicated to hernia repair trained preceptors who, in turn, assisted in the training of other surgeons in this new technique. All three groups provided information...
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