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Published in: European Surgery 2/2017

01-04-2017 | original article

Mesh technologies and challenges in modern hernia surgery and abdominal wall repair

Authors: Priv.-Doz. Dr. Alexander H. Petter-Puchner, Simone Gruber-Blum, Heinz Redl, Karl S. Glaser, René H. Fortelny

Published in: European Surgery | Issue 2/2017

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Summary

Hernia surgery is a rapidly evolving field, characterized by an abundance of mesh and fixation materials. This article aims at providing an overview of the most recent and urgent developments in mesh and scaffold technologies.
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Metadata
Title
Mesh technologies and challenges in modern hernia surgery and abdominal wall repair
Authors
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Alexander H. Petter-Puchner
Simone Gruber-Blum
Heinz Redl
Karl S. Glaser
René H. Fortelny
Publication date
01-04-2017
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
European Surgery / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 1682-8631
Electronic ISSN: 1682-4016
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10353-017-0470-4

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