New technique for mesh repair of paracolostomy hernias.
Paracolostomy hernias are common and require treatment when symptomatic. Traditional methods of repair have high recurrence rates. We describe a new technique using polytetrafluoroethylene mesh, which offers preservation of stoma site, lack of recurrences, ease, and safety.
Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Southern California/Los Angeles County Medical Center, USA.
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D003125:Colostomy; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012449:Safety; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D054047:Surgical Stomas
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene