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Review
. 2016 Sep;87(9):724-730.
doi: 10.1007/s00104-016-0257-3.

[Surgical anatomy of the abdominal wall]

[Article in German]
A Hellinger  1 , I Roth  2 , F C Biber  2 , M Frenken  2 , S Witzleb  2 , B J Lammers  3
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Review

[Surgical anatomy of the abdominal wall]

[Article in German]
A Hellinger et al. Chirurg. 2016 Sep.

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Abstract

Knowledge of the anterolateral abdominal wall anatomy is crucial for a surgical approach to the abdominal cavity and for reconstructive surgery of abdominal wall defects. Furthermore it can help the surgeon ensure optimal surgical results by avoiding anatomical complications. This overview presents the surgical relevant anatomy and emphasizes surgical principles and pitfalls in abdominal wall surgery.

Keywords: Abdominal wall; Component separation; Incisional hernia; Linea alba; Ventral hernia.

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