title: [A more rational reconstruction of the abdominal wall].
abstract: An important turning point in our clinical experience in treating defects of the abdominal wall came just over three years ago. The possibility of obtaining a de-stressed closure by carrying our appropriate manouevres of detachment and separation of the broad muscles of the abdomen, suggested by O.M. Ramirez, represented a new development that deserved further exploration and clinical verification. The encouraging results obtained with a follow-up of over three years have made it possible to extend the application of this technique. We moreover believe that a preparation of the muscles of the abdominal wall carried out in this manner can represent a more rational substrate also for possible alloplastic implants.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Chirurgia Plastica e Ricostruttiva, Università degli Studi, Torino.
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authors.lastname: Buquicchio
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors