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Growth Factors and Hernia

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Incisional Hernia

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Abstract

Wound healing is a complex programmed sequence of cellular and molecular processes which includes inflammation, cell migration, angiogenesis, provisional matrix synthesis, collagen deposition and re-epithelisation. Hernia repair is achieved by correction of the defect in the fascia transversalis. The specific events in wound healing that could be utilised to augment the defect in the fascia transversalis, matrix synthesis and collagen deposition can be specifically identified [1].

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  1. A. N. Kingsnorth
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  1. Chirurgische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik der RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany

    Volker Schumpelick Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c.

  2. Plymouth Postgraduate Medical School, Surgical University Clinic, Level 07, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 SDH, Devon, UK

    Andrew N. Kingsnorth Prof. M.D.

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Kingsnorth, A.N. (1999). Growth Factors and Hernia. In: Schumpelick, V., Kingsnorth, A.N. (eds) Incisional Hernia. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-60123-1_5

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