The “Corset Repair” for Complex Hernia: A Proof-of-concept Report of an Innovative Approach

Summary:. Incisional hernias, especially those below the arcuate line, pose a unique challenge to reconstructive surgeons, as no consensus exists for repair strategy. An innovative approach is presented and illustrated. The “corset repair” involves placing an onlay mesh partially beneath released bi...

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Main Authors: Yasmeen M. Byrnes, BA, Sammy Othman, BA, Omar Elfanagely, MD, Elizabeth B. Card, BS, Joseph A. Mellia, BA, Monica Llado-Farrulla, MD, John P. Fischer, MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2020-12-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003308