A secure method of repair of large ventral hernias with Marlex mesh to eliminate tension.
The use of Marlex mesh to bridge abdominal fascial defects is well known. However, its use in reinforcing securely the repair of a minority of ventral hernias which can be approximated, only under considerable tension, is described.
D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures / Q000592:standards
D011126:Polypropylenes