Bilateral multiple muscle hernias of the leg repaired with Marlex mesh.
We report a case of multiple muscle hernias of the legs, resulting from regular, intense, physical exertion. The multiple fascial defects were closed with Marlex mesh. On review after 5 years, there were no recurrences of the hernias.
Hospital Alemao Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil.
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D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes; D013526:Surgical Mesh
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; C016674:Plastipore; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes