Retrorectus Ventral Hernia Repair Utilizing T-line Hernia Mesh: Technical Descriptions

Overview

Journal Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2024 Aug 27

PMID 39188965

Authors

Hani I Naga

Anna Malysz Oyola

Joshua K Kim

William W Hope

Lee Farber

Jin S Yoo

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Abstract

The T-line hernia mesh is a synthetic, polypropylene mesh with mesh suture extensions designed to prevent anchor point failure by evenly distributing tension across the soft tissue. Previous studies have demonstrated the success of onlay ventral hernia repair with T-line hernia mesh, but retrorectus applications of the mesh have not yet been characterized. This technique article illustrates technical descriptions and clinical applications of the T-line hernia mesh in the retrorectus plane.

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