Mesh versus suture in elective repair of umbilical hernia: systematic review and meta‐analysis
Background Mesh repair of umbilical hernia has been associated with a reduced recurrence rate compared with suture closure, but potentially at the expense of increased postoperative complications and chronic pain. The objective of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to examine the outcomes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2020-06-01
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| Series: | BJS Open |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50276 |