title: Repair of recurrent ventral hernias by an internal "binder".
abstract: A technic for the repair of massive recurrent incisional hernia is described. Use of a polypropylene mesh prosthesis as an intraperitoneal "binder" permits reconstruction of the abdominal wall when primary closure is impossible. Intraoperative testing of the repair provides reassurance that unrestricted postoperative activity will not invite recurrence.
mesh_terms: D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011126:Polypropylenes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes