The role of biologic meshes in abdominal wall reconstruction.

There are unacceptably high rates of recurrence following surgery for incision hernia repair using suture repair techniques in isolation. As the reconstruction of abdominal walls has expanded with complex surgery, the materials used as adjuncts to support the repair have changed. In the article we review the current use of biologic meshes in abdominal wall reconstruction and the techniques used.RD&E staff can access the full-text of this article via OpenAthens. Click on the 'Additional Link' above to access the full-text and log in with NHS OpenAthens if propmted