title: Giant ventral hernias: a technical challenge.
abstract: For giant hernias in which primary repair is impossible, definitive correction can be obtained by applying two layers of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene to reconstruct the fascia and reinforce the abdominal wall. This article describes the use of this technique in 18 patients, most of whom had undergone inadequate conventional repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, HCA Medical Center, Hospital, University of Texas Sciences Center, Houston.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Rubio
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene