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A complication of the use of Prolene Mesh in the repair of abdominal wall hernias

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The use of Prolene Mesh has become standard practice in the repair of inguinal hernias and has so far proved to be virtually free of complications [Liechtenstein 1987]. Its use in the repair of other difficult hernias, particularly incisional hernias, has obvious attractions. We present complications encountered in the use of prolene mesh in the repair of three very large abdominal hernias.

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  1. Departments of Surgery & Histopathology, University Hospital, NG7 2UH, Nottingham, UK

    A. N. Fawcett, W. G. Atherton & M. Balsitis

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Fawcett, A.N., Atherton, W.G. & Balsitis, M. A complication of the use of Prolene Mesh in the repair of abdominal wall hernias. Hernia 2, 173–174 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01569141

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