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. 1994 Jun;4(3):199-200.
doi: 10.1089/lps.1994.4.199.

Safe repair of umbilical fascial wounds after laparoscopy

R M Jager  1
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Safe repair of umbilical fascial wounds after laparoscopy

R M Jager. J Laparoendosc Surg. 1994 Jun.

Abstract

Closure of laparoscopic trocar site wounds reduces chances of incisional hernias. Injury to subjacent small bowel loops is a problem during the repair of fascial wounds. A simple and safe technique of fascial closure is described.

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