Abstract
Umbilical hernias are common primary ventral hernias and many become symptomatic over time. In the following chapter, we will review the open repair of umbilical hernias with and without mesh reinforcement.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Illustrative Handbook of General Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 547-553 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319245577 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319245553 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Mesh
- Mesh herniorraphy
- Open umbilical henria repair
- Umbilical hernia
- Ventral hernia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine