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Perforation of Biologic Mesh. Video 6 from "Complex Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Management of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue." 142 (3S).

Video Author:Ibrahim Khansa, MD; Jeffrey E. Janis, MD FACS

Published on:August 24, 2018

This video demonstrates the perforation of biologic mesh, which allows fluid egress, preventing seroma formation between the mesh and the peritoneum when the mesh is used in the intraperitoneal underlay position. From "Complex Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Management of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: September 2018- 142 (3S).

Keywords: abdominal wall reconstruction; panniculectomy; wound healing; incisional negative pressure wound therapy; progressive tension sutures