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The use of the Mitek anchoring system on the iliac crest for flank incisional hernia repair

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Large incisional or ventral hernia repairs continue to be a challenge for general and plastic surgeons. Hernias without tangential fascial substance eventually face problems with recurrence. We present a case report of a patient who had undergone multiple repairs for a right flank incisional hernia which eventually recurred. We demonstrated the successful use of the Mitek® anchoring system in this repair. Using the Mitek® system in hernia repair is an innovative approach for large abdominal hernias with limited areas for fixation of synthetic mesh.

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  1. Division of Acute Care Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA

    Raphael Sun, Kent Choi & Bradley Coots

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Sun, R., Choi, K. & Coots, B. The use of the Mitek anchoring system on the iliac crest for flank incisional hernia repair. Eur J Plast Surg 36, 335–338 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-012-0793-0

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