Preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum in preparation for repair of large hernias of the abdominal wall.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012008:Recurrence; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery; D013526:Surgical Mesh