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Pogson-Morowitz K, Porras Fimbres D, Barrow BE, Oleck NC, Patel A. Contemporary Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Emerging Techniques and Trends. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2876. [PMID: 38792418 PMCID: PMC11122627 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Abdominal wall reconstruction is a common and necessary surgery, two factors that drive innovation. This review article examines recent developments in ventral hernia repair including primary fascial closure, mesh selection between biologic, permanent synthetic, and biosynthetic meshes, component separation, and functional abdominal wall reconstruction from a plastic surgery perspective, exploring the full range of hernia repair's own reconstructive ladder. New materials and techniques are examined to explore the ever-increasing options available to surgeons who work within the sphere of ventral hernia repair and provide updates for evolving trends in the field.
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- Kaylyn Pogson-Morowitz
- Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA (A.P.)
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Dries P, Verstraete B, Allaeys M, Van Hoef S, Eker H, Berrevoet F. Anterior versus posterior component separation technique for advanced abdominal wall reconstruction: a proposed algorithm. Hernia 2024:10.1007/s10029-024-03039-3. [PMID: 38652204 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-03039-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The precise indications for employing the anterior component separation technique (ACST) and the Transversus Abdominis Release (TAR) in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) remain uncertain, despite the undeniable value of both techniques. The aim of this study was to analyze the anterior fascial closure rate, postoperative wound morbidity, and hernia recurrence rate for both procedures according to the algorithm used for complex AWR. METHODS A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was carried out. Patients undergoing AWR for midline incisional hernias using either open or endoscopic ACST (E-ACST) or TAR between March 2013 and August 2022 were included. Patients with lateral hernia components were excluded. The surgical technique was depending on the pre- and intraoperative findings regarding hernia width and on the estimated traction to achieve anterior fascial closure (see algorithm). Initially, intermediate hernia defects ranging from approximately 10-14 cm in width were repaired using E-ACST. However, as the study advanced, TAR became the preferred method for addressing these types of defects. Open ACST was consistently employed for defects wider than 14-15 cm throughout the entire study duration. Outcomes of interest were anterior fascial closure, surgical site occurrences, and hernia recurrence rate. Follow-up was performed at 1 month, 1 year, and 2 years. RESULTS A total of 119 patients underwent AWR with CST: 63 patients (52.9%) were included in the ACST group and 56 patients (47.1%) in the TAR group. No significant differences were observed in patient and hernia characteristics. The use of botulinum toxin A (BTA) injection and preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum (PPP) was more frequently used in the ACST group (BTA 19.0%, PPP 15.9% versus BTA 5.4%, PPP 1.8% for TAR patients). Anterior fascial closure was achieved in 95.2% of the ACST group and 98.2% of the TAR group (p = 0.369). The TAR group demonstrated a significantly lower SSO rate at one month (44.3% versus 14.3%, p < 0.001) and required fewer procedural interventions (SSO-PI) (31.1% versus 8.9%, p = 0.003). The recurrence rate at one year was low and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (ACST 1.8% vs TAR 4.5%, p = 0.422). CONCLUSION Following a proposed algorithm, the anterior fascial closure rate was high and similar for both techniques. As postoperative wound morbidity is significantly increased after ACST, our findings support recommending TAR for defects up to 14 cm in width, while favoring open ACST for larger defects.
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- P Dries
- Department for General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department for General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department for General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department for General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department for General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department for General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Odogwu SO, Magsi AM, Spurring E, Malik M, Kadir B, Cutler K, Abdelrahman S, Prescornita C, Li E. Component separation repair of incisional hernia: evolution of practice and review of long-term outcomes in a single center. Hernia 2024; 28:465-474. [PMID: 38214787 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02932-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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PURPOSE To review the long-term outcomes of complex abdominal wall reconstruction using anterior and posterior component separation (CS) techniques in our center. METHODS This was a descriptive analytical study. Analysis of data from a prospectively collected database of patients who had undergone Component Separation (CS) repair of incisional hernias was performed. Two techniques were used. Anterior component separation (ACS) and posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (PCS/TAR). Follow-up was clinical review at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months with direct access telephone review thereafter. Long-term outcome data was obtained from electronic records and based on either clinical or CT assessment. Minimum physical follow-up was 6 months for all patients. RESULTS 89 patients with large incisional hernias underwent CS repair. 29 patients had ACS while 60 underwent PCS/TAR. Mean follow-up was 60 months (range 6-140 months) in the ACS group and 20 months (range 6-72 months) in the PCS group. Twenty-five patients (28%) had simultaneous major procedures including 21 intestinal anastomoses. Twenty-six (29%) of patients had associated stomas. Twenty-seven (30.3%) of the patients had undergone previous hernia repairs. Seromas occurred in 24 (26.97%) patients. Wound infections were more common after ACS. There have been 10 (11.2%) recurrences to date. CONCLUSION Component separation repair techniques result in good long-term outcomes with acceptable complication rates. They can be performed simultaneously with gastrointestinal procedures with low morbidity. Appropriate patient selection and use of appropriate mesh are important.
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- S O Odogwu
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, West Midlands, Walsall, WS2 9PS, England, UK.
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- Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Brighton, BN2 5BE, East Sussex, England, UK
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- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, West Midlands, Walsall, WS2 9PS, England, UK
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- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, West Midlands, Walsall, WS2 9PS, England, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2GW, England, UK
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- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, West Midlands, Walsall, WS2 9PS, England, UK
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- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, West Midlands, Walsall, WS2 9PS, England, UK
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- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, West Midlands, Walsall, WS2 9PS, England, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2GW, England, UK
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Riediger H, Köckerling F. Open transversus abdominis release in incisional hernia repair: technical limits and solutions. Hernia 2024:10.1007/s10029-024-02994-1. [PMID: 38548919 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-02994-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Incisional hernias with a defect width of more than10 cm are considered complex. The European Hernia Society guidelines recommend that such hernias should only be repaired by surgeons with experience of component separation. The standard component separation technique now is posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (PCSTAR). Questions are raised about the limits of this technique. METHODS A literature search of publications on PCSTAR was performed for any references to the limits of this technique in open incisional hernia repair. We found 26 publications relevant to answer this research questions. RESULTS The standard PCSTAR can generally be used for a defect width of up to 15-17 cm. For defects greater than 17 cm problems must be expected with procedural tasks involving closure of the posterior layer and anterior fascia. No data are available in the literature on the bridging rate for the posterior layer. However, our own experiences show that gaps (holes) occur in the very thin peritoneum/fascia transversalis during dissection and these must be carefully closed. Furthermore, bridging with an absorbable synthetic mesh is needed not so rarely. Closure of the anterior fascia is successful in 81.0-97.2% of cases. In addition to a further mesh for anterior fascial closure, the hernia sac bound with multiple, accordion-like stitches can also be used. For a defect width greater than 17 cm, the limits of PCSTAR become increasingly evident and can be overcome through special technical solutions for closure of the posterior layer and the anterior fascia.
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- H Riediger
- Hernia Center, Vivantes Humboldt Hospital, Academic Teaching Hospital of Charité University Medicine, 13509, Berlin, Germany.
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- Hernia Center, Vivantes Humboldt Hospital, Academic Teaching Hospital of Charité University Medicine, 13509, Berlin, Germany
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Ivakhov GB, Kalinina AA, Andriyashkin AV, Titkova SM, Loban KM, Glagolev NS, Sazhin AV. Comparison of open and endoscopic posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release: a propensity score-matched study. Hernia 2024:10.1007/s10029-024-02964-7. [PMID: 38367096 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-02964-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (TAR) is considered to be the optimal technique for large incisional ventral hernia repair. Endoscopic TAR (eTAR) that gets all the benefits of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) gives a possibility to enhance results of the treatment. The aim of our study was to make the comparison between open and endoscopic TAR procedures with an emphasis on frequency and severity of postoperative complications in comparable groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients had midline incisional hernia and underwent either open (open TAR group) or endoscopic (eTAR group) Rives-Stoppa repair in combination with bilateral transversus abdominis release in Moscow City Hospital №1 from January 2018 to December 2022. A propensity score matching (PSM) was used to make groups comparable. Postoperative complications were classified according to Clavien-Dindo Classification, and Comprehensive complication index was calculated. RESULTS We performed 133 open and endoscopic TAR separation for midline incisional hernia. After PSM analysis 51 patients were matched to each group. Overall surgical morbidity in the open TAR group (56.9%) was statistically significantly higher than in the eTAR group (29.4%) (p = 0.009). There were more severe complications (Clavien IIIa-V) in the open TAR group (11.8% vs. 0%, p = 0.027). Length of hospital stay after surgery was shorter in eTAR group (p < 0.001). The Comprehensive complication index in the open TAR group was significantly higher than in eTAR group, 8.7 (0-20.9) vs. 0 (0-8.7) (p = 0.011). CONCLUSION Based on the data from our study, the entire MIS procedure including endoscopic TAR is a safe and optimal technique for surgery of midline incisional ventral hernia, requiring TAR separation in terms of reducing the rate of postoperative complications, their severity and hospital length of stay, compared to open TAR procedure.
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- G B Ivakhov
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1, Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow, Russia, 117997.
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1, Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow, Russia, 117997
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1, Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow, Russia, 117997
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1, Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow, Russia, 117997
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1, Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow, Russia, 117997
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1, Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow, Russia, 117997
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1, Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow, Russia, 117997
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Toma M, Oprea V, Grad O, Staines H, Bucuri CE, Andercou O, Gherghinescu M, Molnar C. Early outcomes of open anterior versus posterior components separation with transversus abdominis release for large median incisional hernias: a retrospective stepwise analysis. Hernia 2023:10.1007/s10029-023-02920-x. [PMID: 37975991 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02920-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Complex incisional hernia is still a debatable topic, with increasing incidence and an increased local and systemic postoperative morbidity and mortality. The size of the defect is a risk factor for both difficult closure and 30-day readmission due to complications. The main option for closure such defect is a mesh augmented component separation technique. The goal was to evaluate 30-day wound events and general complications including 90 days mortality. MATERIAL AND METHODS We present a retrospective study that includes patients from two different university hospitals who underwent open incisional hernia repair with anterior component or posterior component separation between January 2015 and December 2021. Only non-contaminated adult patients (over 18 years old) with postoperative primary or recurrent median abdominal wall defects larger than 6 cm and with complete fascial closure were included. Demographics (age, gender, Body Mass Index-BMI, American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification-ASA score), recurrence rank, and co-morbidities), operative details, patient outcomes complications were collected. A native abdomen/pelvis computerized tomography (CT) scan was performed preoperatively in all patients and the anatomy of the defect and volumetry (abdominal cavity volume, incisional hernia volume and peritoneal volume) were evaluated. One of the component separation technique was performed according to Carbonell's equation. RESULTS Two hundred and two patients (101 from each group) were included. The patients with posterior component separation were more comorbid and with larger defects. The procedure was longer with 80 min but overall length of hospital stay shorter (p < 0.001) for posterior component separation. Seroma, hematoma and skin necrosis were equally distributed for both group of patients and there was no direct relation to surgery (OR 0.887, 95% CI 0.370-2.125, p = 0.788; OR 1.50, 95% CI 0.677-3.33, p = 0.318 and OR 0.386, 95% CI 0.117-1.276, p = 0.119). Surgical Site Infection rate was increased for anterior component separation (p =0.004). CONCLUSION Complex incisional hernia repair is a challenge given by a large amount of wound complications. Choosing between anterior and posterior component separation is still a source of significant debate. We were not able to depict significant different rates of complications between the procedures and we couldn't find any specific factor related to complications.
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- Mihai Toma
- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, 22 G-ral Traian Mosoiu, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
- "George Emil Palade" University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu-Mures, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, 22 G-ral Traian Mosoiu, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania.
- "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania.
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, 22 G-ral Traian Mosoiu, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
- "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, 22 G-ral Traian Mosoiu, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
- "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
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- "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
- Second Clinical Department of Surgery, Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
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- "George Emil Palade" University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu-Mures, Romania
- First Clinical Department of Surgery, Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Targu-Mures, Romania
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- "George Emil Palade" University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu-Mures, Romania
- First Clinical Department of Surgery, Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Targu-Mures, Romania
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Roberts DJ, Leppäniemi A, Tolonen M, Mentula P, Björck M, Kirkpatrick AW, Sugrue M, Pereira BM, Petersson U, Coccolini F, Latifi R. The open abdomen in trauma, acute care, and vascular and endovascular surgery: comprehensive, expert, narrative review. BJS Open 2023; 7:zrad084. [PMID: 37882630 PMCID: PMC10601091 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrad084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The open abdomen is an innovation that greatly improved surgical understanding of damage control, temporary abdominal closure, staged abdominal reconstruction, viscera and enteric fistula care, and abdominal wall reconstruction. This article provides an evidence-informed, expert, comprehensive narrative review of the open abdomen in trauma, acute care, and vascular and endovascular surgery. METHODS A group of 12 international trauma, acute care, and vascular and endovascular surgery experts were invited to review current literature and important concepts surrounding the open abdomen. RESULTS The open abdomen may be classified using validated systems developed by a working group in 2009 and modified by the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome-The Abdominal Compartment Society in 2013. It may be indicated in major trauma, intra-abdominal sepsis, vascular surgical emergencies, and severe acute pancreatitis; to facilitate second look laparotomy or avoid or treat abdominal compartment syndrome; and when the abdominal wall cannot be safely closed. Temporary abdominal closure and staged abdominal reconstruction methods include a mesh/sheet, transabdominal wall dynamic fascial traction, negative pressure wound therapy, and hybrid negative pressure wound therapy and dynamic fascial traction. This last method likely has the highest primary fascial closure rates. Direct peritoneal resuscitation is currently an experimental strategy developed to improve primary fascial closure rates and reduce complications in those with an open abdomen. Primary fascial closure rates may be improved by early return to the operating room; limiting use of crystalloid fluids during the surgical interval; and preventing and/or treating intra-abdominal hypertension, enteric fistulae, and intra-abdominal collections after surgery. The majority of failures of primary fascial closure and enteroatmospheric fistula formation may be prevented using effective temporary abdominal closure techniques, providing appropriate resuscitation fluids and nutritional support, and closing the abdomen as early as possible. CONCLUSION Subsequent stages of the innovation of the open abdomen will likely involve the design and conduct of prospective studies to evaluate appropriate indications for its use and effectiveness and safety of the above components of open abdomen management.
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- Derek J Roberts
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- TeleMentored Ultrasound Supported Medical Interventions (TMUSMI) Research Group, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Departments of Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery Letterkenny, University Hospital Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Masters Program in Health Applied Sciences, Vassouras University, Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Surgery, Campinas Holy House General Surgery Residency Program Director, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York, USA
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