title: Approaches to repair of ventral hernia and full-thickness losses of the abdominal wall.
abstract: This article describes the causes, course, and treatment options for surgical repair of umbilical epigastric and incisional hernias. Special attention is paid to the full-thickness abdominal wall defects, which are particularly difficult wounds to close. A method of closure with Marlex mesh, followed by myocutaneous flap coverage, is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D000328:Adult; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000601:surgery*; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012306:Risk; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000150:complications; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: C016674:Plastipore; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes