Abdominal reconstruction in the contaminated or potentially-contaminated abdomen is challenging because of the high risk of re-infection and hernia recurrence. Surgical techniques, synthetic ...

Meshes used in surgery to reinforce soft or weak tissues such as hernia repairs using the open or laparoscopy approach. The double-layered structure means that the device is especially indicated ...

It is important to identify infants of affected women as high-risk infants. Scrutinize the maternal history and, when possible, determine the specific EDS type of the mother or affected family ...

Many people diagnosed with a hiatal hernia will not have any symptoms. Those who do usually experience heartburn and indigestion. While medications may provide some relief, effective hiatal hernia ...