TRIBUTE to Jean Henri ALEXANDRE—now leaving the EHS board F. Corcione Editorial 13 March 2018 Pages: 213 - 214
A systematic methodological review of reported perioperative variables, postoperative outcomes and hernia recurrence from randomised controlled trials of elective ventral hernia repair: clear definitions and standardised datasets are needed Samuel G. ParkerC. P. J. WoodA. C. J. Windsor Review 05 January 2018 Pages: 215 - 226
We have a long way to go. Invited comment to: A systematic methodological review of reported perioperative variables, postoperative outcomes and hernia recurrence from randomized controlled trials of elective ventral hernia repair: clear definitions and standardized datasets are needed. Samuel G. Parker, C. P. J. Wood, J. W. Butterworth, R. W. Boulton, A. A. O. Plumb, S. Mallett, S. Halligan, A. C. J. Windsor M. J. Rosen Invited commentary 12 February 2018 Pages: 227 - 228
Comparing different modalities for the diagnosis of incisional hernia: a systematic review L. F. KroeseD. SneidersJ. F. Lange Review Open access 11 January 2018 Pages: 229 - 242
Accuracy of co-morbidity data in patients undergoing abdominal wall hernia repair: a retrospective study S. HajibandehS. HajibandehA. Evans Original Article 14 December 2017 Pages: 243 - 248
What is the evidence for the use of biologic or biosynthetic meshes in abdominal wall reconstruction? F. KöckerlingN. N. AlamN. J. Smart Review Open access 31 January 2018 Pages: 249 - 269
Comment to: What is the evidence for the use of biologic or biosynthetic meshes in abdominal wall reconstruction. F. Köckerling, N. N. Alam, S. A. Antoniou, I. R. Daniels, F. Famiglietti, R. H. Fortelny, M. M. Heiss, F. Kallinowski, I. Kyle-Leinhase, F. Mayer, M. Miserez, A. Montgomery, S. Morales-Conde, F. Muysoms, S. K. Narang, A. Petter-Puchner, W. Reinpold, H. Scheuerlein, M. Smietanski, B. Stechemesser, C. Strey, G. Woeste, N. J. Smart G. Voeller Comment 31 January 2018 Pages: 271 - 272
The use of adjuncts to reduce seroma in open incisional hernia repair: a systematic review L. H. MasseyS. PathakI. R. Daniels Review 25 October 2017 Pages: 273 - 283
Persistent posterior seroma after laparoscopic repair of ventral abdominal wall hernias with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene mesh: prevalence, independent predictors and detached tacks V. M. A. StirlerR. J. de HaasS. Rakic Original Article 15 January 2018 Pages: 285 - 291
Management of skin and subcutaneous tissue in complex open abdominal wall reconstruction I. KhansaJ. E. Janis Review 04 September 2017 Pages: 293 - 301
Outcomes of utilizing absorbable mesh as an adjunct to posterior sheath closure during complex posterior component separation J. S. WinderA. MajumderE. M. Pauli How-I-Do-It 18 January 2018 Pages: 303 - 309
Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation, a cost-effective treatment for abdominal mesh exposure E. DeleytoA. García-RuanoJ.R. González-López Original Article 30 October 2017 Pages: 311 - 318
Long-term follow-up (at 5 years) of midline incisional hernia repairs using a primary closure and prosthetic onlay technique: recurrence and quality of life M. JuvanyC. HoyuelaJ. Ardid Original Article 18 January 2018 Pages: 319 - 324
Full-thickness skin graft vs. synthetic mesh in the repair of giant incisional hernia: a randomized controlled multicenter study L. ClayB. StarkK. Strigård Original Article Open access 15 December 2017 Pages: 325 - 332
Abdominal wall reconstruction following resection of large abdominal aggressive neoplasms using tensor fascia lata flap with or without mesh reinforcement Z. SongD. YangY. Gu Original Article Open access 07 February 2018 Pages: 333 - 341
Previously implanted intra-peritoneal mesh increases morbidity during re-laparoscopy: a retrospective, case-matched cohort study A. SharmaP. ChowbeyR. Khullar Original Article 18 November 2017 Pages: 343 - 351
Incidence, etiology, management, and outcomes of flank hernia: review of published data D. J. ZhouM. A. Carlson Review 27 January 2018 Pages: 353 - 361
Laparoscopic repair of traumatic flank hernias Y. W. Novitsky Original Article 15 December 2017 Pages: 363 - 369
Clinical outcomes after parastomal hernia repair with a polyester monofilament composite mesh: a cohort study of 79 consecutive patients E. OmaB. PilsgaardL. N. Jorgensen Original Article 03 January 2018 Pages: 371 - 377
Preventing parastomal hernia with modified stapled mesh stoma reinforcement technique (SMART) in patients who underwent surgery for rectal cancer: a case–control study A. E. CandaC. TerziF. Obuz Original Article 05 January 2018 Pages: 379 - 384
