Retraction and fibroplasia in a polypropylene prosthesis: experimental study in rats.

Background: The treatment of hernia, independent of anatomical site and technique utilized, generally involves using prostheses, which may cause complications, despite their unarguable advantage in allowing safe reinforcement. An example of this is possible retraction, which causes discomfort and he...

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Published in:Hernia Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 291 - 299
Main Authors: Zogbi L, Portella AO, Trindade MR, Trindade EN, Zogbi, L, Portella, A O V, Trindade, M R M, Trindade, E N
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Jun2010
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