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New technique for mesh repair of paracolostomy hernias

Hofstetter, Wayne L. M.D.1; Vukasin, Petar M.D.1; Ortega, Adrian E. M.D.1; Anthone, Gary M.D.1; Beart, Robert W. Jr. M.D.1

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1From the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery

University of Southern California/Los Angeles County Medical Center

Los Angeles

California

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 41(8):p 1054-1055, August 1998. | DOI: 10.1007/BF02237400

Abstract

 

Paracolostomy hernias are common and require treatment when symptomatic. Traditional methods of repair have high recurrence rates. We describe a new technique using polytetrafluorethylene mesh, which offers preservation of stoma site, lack of recurrences, ease, and safety.

© The ASCRS 1998

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