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The iBRA (implant breast reconstruction evaluation) study: protocol for a prospective multi-centre cohort study to inform the feasibility, design and conduct of a pragmatic randomised clinical trial comparing new techniques of implant-based breast reconstruction. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND: Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is the most commonly performed reconstructive procedure in the UK. The introduction of techniques to augment the subpectoral pocket has revolutionised the procedure, but there is a lack of high ...
Barnes, NL   +17 more
core   +5 more sources

Surgical meshes – The search continues

open access: yesCurrent Medicine Research and Practice, 2018
Abstract The surgical prostheses used in hernia repair have only evolved since their conception and the industry is still expanding. The purpose of placement of a mesh is to restore the normal anatomy which will prevent recurrence without reducing abdominal wall compliance.
Sarrah Idrees   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

TOpic: rare and special cases, the real "Strange cases" [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Introduction: The bladder hernia represents approximately 1-3% of all inguinal hernias, where patients aged more than 50 years have a higher incidence (10%).
AUTIERI, DOMENICO   +48 more
core   +1 more source

Comparative Study of Prolene Hernia System and Lichtenstein Method for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015
Background: Prolene Hernia System (PHS) is a bi-layered polypropylene mesh with a connector that combines the anterior and posterior inguinal hernia repair, but still not very popular in this part of the country.
Mayank Badkur, Nitin Garg
doaj   +1 more source

A United Kingdom survey of surgical technique and handling practice of inguinal canal structures during hernia surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Background: Recent trials have assessed the impact of elective nerve division on patient outcome after inguinal herniorrhaphy. The aim of this study was to establish UK surgical practice of handling of structures in the inguinal canal during ...
Bruce, Julie   +4 more
core   +1 more source

When a polyester mesh causes an enterocutaneous fistula, 30 years after its implantation

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, 2022
Digestive fistula on mesh is an exceptional and late complication of hernioplasty. The type of mesh and its position are often implicated in its occurrence. Clinical presentation is multiform.
Mohamed Farès Mahjoubi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Progress in synthetic materials for abdominal wall repair [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
To improve overall patient outcome after abdominal wall surgery, including patient discomfort, chronic pain and thus quality of life, 3 issues are the pillars of this thesis: 1.
Berrevoet, Frederik
core  

Core professionalism education in surgery: A systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background: Professionalism education is one of the major elements of surgical residency education. Aims: To evaluate the studies on core professionalism education programs in surgical professionalism education. Study Design: Systematic review.
Büke, Akile Sarıoğlu   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Interplay between circadian and other transcription factors—Implications for cycling transcriptome reprogramming

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
This perspective highlights emerging insights into how the circadian transcription factor CLOCK:BMAL1 regulates chromatin architecture, cooperates with other transcription factors, and coordinates enhancer dynamics. We propose an updated framework for how circadian transcription factors operate within dynamic and multifactorial chromatin landscapes ...
Xinyu Y. Nie, Jerome S. Menet
wiley   +1 more source

Variation in availability and use of surgical care for female urinary incontinence: a mixed-methods study

open access: yesHealth Services and Delivery Research, 2021
Background: Urinary incontinence affects between 25% and 45% of women. The availability and quality of services is variable and inequitable, but our understanding of the drivers is incomplete. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to model patient,
Rebecca S Geary   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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