Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 118-124 , September 2009

Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: Mesh Options and Outcomes

  • Jayme B. Stokes, MD
    • ,
  • Charles M. Friel, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Charles M. Friel, MD, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908

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doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2009.06.003

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 118-124 , September 2009

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