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, ...

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Blood separation is the dividing of whole blood into its various components. Whole blood is often isolated for therapeutic and diagnostic reasons, including research. For this to be achieved, ...

In this initial experience, utilising components separation and midline reinforcement with a biologic graft material in large, complex Grade III and Grade IV hernias is a safe and feasible alternative ...