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M. M. J. van Rooijen
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Emergency Management of Abdominal Wall Hernia
An abdominal wall hernia (AWH) can occur on different anatomical locations and can vary in size. AWHs often cause complaints and form a burden both for patient and society through reduced quality of life and h...
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Open AccessSlowly resorbable biosynthetic mesh: 2-year results in VHWG grade 3 hernia repair
Information on the long-term performance of biosynthetic meshes is scarce. This study analyses the performance of biosynthetic mesh (Phasix™) over 24 months.
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Implementing preoperative Botulinum toxin A and progressive pneumoperitoneum through the use of an algorithm in giant ventral hernia repair
Repair of large ventral hernias with loss of domain can be facilitated by preoperative Botulinum toxin A (BTA) injections and preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum (PPP). The aim of this study is to evalua...
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Open AccessConservative treatment versus elective repair of umbilical hernia in patients with liver cirrhosis and ascites: results of a randomized controlled trial (CRUCIAL trial)
To establish optimal management of patients with an umbilical hernia complicated by liver cirrhosis and ascites.
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Open AccessSarcomania? The Inapplicability of Sarcopenia Measurement in Predicting Incisional Hernia Development
Incisional hernia is a frequent complication after abdominal surgery. A risk factor for incisional hernia, related to body composition, is obesity. Poor skeletal muscle mass might also be a risk factor, as it ...
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Open AccessA post-market, prospective, multi-center, single-arm clinical investigation of Phasix™ mesh for VHWG grade 3 midline incisional hernia repair: a research protocol
Incisional heia is a frequent complication of midline laparotomy. The use of mesh in hernia repair has been reported to lead to fewer recurrences compared to primary repair. However, in Ventral Hernia Working ...
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Open AccessPreventing incisional hernia: closing the midline laparotomy
