title: A secure method of repair of large ventral hernias with Marlex mesh to eliminate tension.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes