Annals of surgery
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Comparative Study
Have outcomes of incisional hernia repair improved with time? A population-based analysis.
To determine if certain outcomes of incisional hernia repair have improved in recent eras. ⋯ Incisional hernia repair is associated with high cumulative rates of reoperative repairs. The expectation that important measures of adverse outcome have improved in recent eras is not supported by the results of this large population-based study.
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To assess the oncologic and cosmetic outcomes in women with breast carcinoma who were treated with breast-conserving therapy using oncoplastic techniques with concomitant symmetrization of the contralateral breast. ⋯ The use of oncoplastic techniques and concomitant symmetrization of the contralateral breast allows extensive resections for conservative treatment of breast carcinoma and results in favorable oncologic and esthetic outcomes. This approach might be useful in extending the indications for conservative therapy.
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Comparative Study
Prevention of adhesion to prosthetic mesh: comparison of different barriers using an incisional hernia model.
To assess whether use of antiadhesive liquids or coatings could prevent adhesion formation to prosthetic mesh. ⋯ Sepramesh significantly reduced mesh surface covered by adhesions and prevented bowel adhesion to the mesh. Parietex composite mesh prevented bowel adhesions as well but increased infection rates in the current model.