Utility of a modified components separation for abdominal wall reconstruction in the liver and kidney transplant population

Utility of a modified components separation for abdominal wall reconstruction in the liver and kidney transplant population

Background Incisional hernia is a common complication following visceral organ transplantation. Transplant patients are at increased risk of primary and recurrent hernias due to chronic immune suppression and large incisions. We conducted a retrospective review of patients with a history of liver or...

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Main Authors: Cara K Black, Elizabeth G Zolper, Elliot T Walters, Jessica Wang, Jesus Martinez, Andrew Tran, Iram Naz, Vikas Kotha, Paul J Kim, Sarah R Sher, Karen K Evans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2019-09-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
Subjects:
Transplants
Surgical mesh
Incisional hernia
Immunosuppression
Abdominal wall
Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-2018-01361.pdf

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