1. Intraperitoneal view of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene mesh used for laparoscopic ventral incisional hernia repair. The mesh is in place on the posterior aspect of the abdominal wall without apparent laxity due to the ongoing carbon dioxide insufflation. Once pneumoperitoneum is released, sufficient laxity is introduced to relieve any pull at the fixation points and to permit good apposition of mesh to the abdominal wall surface.
Source: Abdominal Wall, Omentum, Mesentery, and Retroperitoneum, Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, 10e
Citation: Brunicardi F, Andersen DK, Billiar TR, Dunn DL, Hunter JG, Matthews JB, Pollock RE. Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, 10e; 2014 Available at: Accessed: October 05, 2017
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